Cne' Dawson
Thibodaux,LA
Summary
Certified nursing assistant with extensive experience in patient care and emergency response at Acadian Ambulance Service. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and deliver compassionate support in high-pressure situations. Strong teamwork and communication skills enhance patient safety and well-being. Certified in basic life support, committed to maintaining high standards of care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
EMR
Acadian Ambulance Service
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
08.2025 - Current
- respond to emergency calls and accidents, documenting patient information using CAD in ambulance for accurate record-keeping
- monitor patient's vitals and blood sugar, assisting with safe loading and unloading from stretcher in ambulance.
- transport patients to doctor visits, dialysis, and hospice transfers, ensuring timely access to essential care
Driver
A Step Forward, Inc.
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Transported clients safely to designated locations across various routes.
- Transported individuals to dayhab, assisted with lunch, documented care, managed foley care, and engaged individuals in community outings to stores, restaurants, and libraries.
- Communicated effectively with clients to ensure a positive experience during transport.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections for safety.
- Instructed individuals in adding, subtracting, and counting money to enhance their financial literacy and independence.
CNA
FMOL
Gonzales, Louisiana
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Delivered compassionate care to patients in high-pressure situations, ensuring comfort and support during critical times.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene, feeding, and routine care every 2 hours, while accurately charting vital information and managing foley catheters and urinals.
- Gained experience in ICU, Med Surg/Telemetry, and cross-trained in Emergency Room to enhance patient care capabilities.
CNA
The Neuromedical Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Facilitated patient hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and comfort through assistance with baths, bathroom privileges, feedings, light housekeeping, and regular rounding every 2 hours.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs and health status.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient activities and personal hygiene.
- Provided compassionate care to patients in various healthcare settings.
CNA
Leading Homecare
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Provided compassionate patient care and assisted with daily living activities.
- Supported residents with daily living tasks, enhancing comfort and well-being through personal care, laundry, light housekeeping, medication reminders, food preparation, and accurate charting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Ensured compliance with healthcare regulations by maintaining precise patient records, contributing to quality care and patient safety.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
CNA
Fidelis King Richard
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Supported 8 individuals in group home with daily living activities, enhancing personal hygiene, nutrition, and overall well-being through baths, feedings, medication administration, food preparation, charting, and light housekeeping.
- Facilitated daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming, to improve personal care and comfort for residents.
- Provided mobility support, fostering independence and ensuring safety for patients during daily activities.
Driver
Reliant On Call
Thibodaux, Louisiana
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Operated company vehicles to transport clients safely and efficiently.
- Coordinated with clients to confirm pickup and delivery schedules, enhancing service reliability.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections to ensure safety and compliance.
- Managed paperwork for client transportation services, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
CNA
Home Care PCA
Thibodaux, Louisiana
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Monitored vital signs, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff to facilitate timely medical interventions.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and well-being through bathing, feeding, laundry, administering medications, preparing food, and charting.
- Maintained accurate patient records, supporting compliance with healthcare regulations and enhancing continuity of care.
DRIVER
Pelican Waste & Debris
Houma, USA
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Collected trash along routes in St. Charles Parish, performed dumping and fueling tasks, maintained truck cleanliness, and ensured accurate paperwork submission at the end of each workday.
- Followed all traffic regulations to ensure safe driving practices at all times.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and ensured equipment functioned properly for safe operations.
- Trained new drivers on safety protocols and company policies to promote compliance and enhance operational safety.
DRIVER
First Student
Lutcher, USA
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Safely transported clients to various destinations across the service area.
- Coordinated student transportation to and from school, maintaining safety and order during bus routes, field trips, and sporting events.
- Assisted clients with boarding and disembarking from the vehicle.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and conducted routine safety inspections.
- Lutcher, LA
DRIVER
Metropolitan Healthcare Services
Lutcher, USA
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Coordinated transportation for individual to day program following discharge from psych hospital, ensuring attendance at four-hour classes four days a week until graduation.
- Lutcher, LA
- Transported clients to various locations safely and efficiently.
- Assisted clients with loading and unloading personal items.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and conducted routine inspections.
DRIVER
Progressive Waste Solutions
Terrebonne, USA
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Transported clients safely to various destinations using company vehicles.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure safety and reliability.
- Assisted clients with loading and unloading personal belongings as needed.
- Collected and disposed of waste along assigned routes in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes, maintained truck cleanliness and fueled vehicle, and completed daily paperwork.
- Terrebonne, LA
BUS DRIVER
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
Terrebonne, USA
03.2015 - 08.2015
- Ensured passenger safety by conducting pre-trip inspections and routine maintenance checks.
- Operated buses securely across designated routes in Terrebonne Parish.
- Transported customers safely to various locations in Terrebonne and Lafourche parishes, conducted bus refueling, managed end-of-shift money drawer pulls, and submitted accurate paperwork daily.
- Communicated effectively with passengers regarding schedules and route changes.
- Terrebonne, LA
DRIVER
Terrebonne Parish Work Release
Terrebonne, USA
11.2013 - 02.2015
- Provided safe transportation services for clients to appointments within the community.
- Adhered to traffic laws and safety protocols while driving clients.
- Regularly cleaned and inspected vehicles to ensure safe operation and maintenance.
- Facilitated transportation logistics for prisoners to medical and legal appointments.
- Terrebonne, LA
DRIVER
Terrebonne Parish School Board
Terrebonne, USA
08.2012 - 05.2013
- Coordinated safe and orderly transportation for students, managing bus routes, field trips, and sports events.
- Terrebonne, LA
- Delivered packages safely to various locations within designated routes.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding traffic and delivery issues.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine maintenance checks.
CNA
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
Thibodaux, USA
01.2011 - 07.2012
- Assisted pre-op and post-op patients with baths, vitals, feedings, EKGs, and bathroom privileges, while supporting care in emergency room, med surg 2 and 3, ICU, and step-down units.
- Thibodaux, LA
- Provided direct patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients.
CNA
St. Catherine's Hospice
Laplace, USA
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Provided compassionate care to patients in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient assessments and monitoring vital signs.
- Supported patient mobility through safe transfer techniques and ambulation guidance.
- Assisted residents at multiple nursing home facilities with personal care activities, including bathing, feeding, and monitoring vital signs.
- Laplace, LA
CNA
Chateau Terrebonne Healthcare
Terrebonne, USA
03.2010 - 08.2010
- Provided direct patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported residents in daily living tasks, including bathing, feeding, charting, taking vitals, and coordinating bathroom use every two hours to ensure comfort and well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Terrebonne, LA
CNA
Ochsner, St. Anne
Raceland, USA
10.2009 - 03.2010
- Assisted pre-op and post-op patients with baths, vital signs, feeding, and EKGs while supporting care in emergency room, med surg 2 and 3, ICU, step-down, and OBGYN, including care for newborns.
- Raceland, LA
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided compassionate patient care and support in diverse healthcare settings.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and independence.
DSW
Res Care
Thibodaux, USA
10.2008 - 09.2009
- Assisted eight women in group home with personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, health monitoring, medication administration, and community activities to enhance quality of life.
- Thibodaux, LA
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Phlebotomy -
Med Tech Training Academy
Baton Rouge, LA12-2025
Sterile Processing -
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA12-2024
Certified Nursing Assistant -
L.E. Fletcher Community College
Houma, LA10.2009
DIPLOMA -
Thibodaux High School
Thibodaux, LA05.2008
Skills
- Emergency medical responder
- Basic life support certification
- Patient assessment and care
- Certified nursing assistant
- Phlebotomy technician
- Patient safety and support
- Quick learner
- Dependability and professionalism
References
Will provide upon request.
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant-Louisiana State Board
Timeline
EMR
Acadian Ambulance Service
08.2025 - Current
Driver
A Step Forward, Inc.
08.2023 - 07.2025
CNA
FMOL
08.2023 - 05.2025
CNA
Leading Homecare
09.2022 - 06.2023
CNA
Fidelis King Richard
09.2022 - 01.2023
CNA
The Neuromedical Center
04.2022 - 07.2023
Driver
Reliant On Call
09.2019 - 12.2019
DRIVER
Pelican Waste & Debris
05.2017 - 03.2018
CNA
Home Care PCA
03.2017 - 09.2019
DRIVER
First Student
07.2016 - 05.2017
DRIVER
Metropolitan Healthcare Services
01.2016 - 07.2016
DRIVER
Progressive Waste Solutions
08.2015 - 12.2015
BUS DRIVER
Terrebonne Parish Consolidated Government
03.2015 - 08.2015
DRIVER
Terrebonne Parish Work Release
11.2013 - 02.2015
DRIVER
Terrebonne Parish School Board
08.2012 - 05.2013
CNA
Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
01.2011 - 07.2012
CNA
St. Catherine's Hospice
08.2010 - 12.2010
CNA
Chateau Terrebonne Healthcare
03.2010 - 08.2010
CNA
Ochsner, St. Anne
10.2009 - 03.2010
DSW
Res Care
10.2008 - 09.2009
Phlebotomy -
Med Tech Training Academy
Sterile Processing -
Baton Rouge Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
L.E. Fletcher Community College
DIPLOMA -
Thibodaux High School