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Dahana Leiva

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience at [Previous Employer]. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and effective communication, I excel in providing emotional support and ensuring patient safety. Recognized for enhancing patient care quality and fostering team collaboration, I am dedicated to improving patient outcomes through attentive service and proactive engagement. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Compassionate Patient Care Technician known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient monitoring, vital signs measurement, and post-operative care. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient care and support. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

UnityPoint
Des Moines, Iowa
09.2024 - Current
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
  • Educated patients on basic health practices and safety procedures.
  • Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
  • Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
  • Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
  • Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
  • Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
  • Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.

Education

High School Diploma -

Abraham Lincoln High School
Des Moines, IA
05-2025

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection control
  • Safety awareness
  • Effective communication
  • Emotional support
  • Team collaboration
  • Vitals documentation
  • Patient positioning
  • Specimen collection
  • Basic life support
  • Emergency response
  • CPR certification
  • ADL support
  • Respiratory equipment training
  • Qualified in patient transport
  • Monitoring patient conditions
  • Patient services
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Catheter care

Affiliations

  • A soccer player
  • church volunteer
  • community volunteer

Certification

  • Certified Nursing assistant- Basic
  • Certified Nursing assistanot- advanced

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

UnityPoint
09.2024 - Current

High School Diploma -

Abraham Lincoln High School
Dahana Leiva