CONSTANCE DWAMENA
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level certified nursing assistance position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Energetic professional performs assessments, monitors behavior and helps develop treatment plans. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet patient needs. Offers skills in task prioritization and task management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Behavioral Health Technician
Cross Country Staffing/Medical Staffing Network
10.2016 - Current
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
- Implemented evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients manage mental health difficulties.
- Delivered compassionate patient care, focusing on safety, comfort and emotional support.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
- Collaborated closely with mental health professionals with treatment plan implementation.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Springmoor Retirement Center
04.2015 - 12.2021
- Referenced patient care plan to feed, bathe, dress, take vital signs and promote other individualized care while maintaining patient comfort and dignity.
- Lifted, moved, transferred and transported patients using proper body mechanics to prevent accidents.
- Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior and reported developments to licensed nursing personnel.
- Coordinated work tasks with other units and personnel to encourage smooth and efficient flow of information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented bath record, bowel and bladder training, meal completion and flow sheets to support patient care plan.
- Changed incontinent patients and established verbal cueing for toileting, turning and repositioning to maintain skin integrity.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported needs of 10 residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
05.2013 - 07.2015
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Supported needs of 8 residents under long-term care
Education
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
A&A Health Care School
Raleigh, NC12.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Management
Koforidua Technical University
Koforidua, Ghana08.2012
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- ADL Support
- Activity Monitoring
- Documentation Skills
- Records Management
- Safety Management
- Emergency Response
- Patient Observation
- Infection Control Understanding
- Continuous learning
- Behavior modification techniques
- Empathy and compassion
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Cross Country Staffing/Medical Staffing Network
10.2016 - Current
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Springmoor Retirement Center
04.2015 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
05.2013 - 07.2015
No Degree - Nursing Assistance
A&A Health Care School
Associate of Applied Science - Hospitality Management
Koforidua Technical University
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