Certified Nursing Assistant
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Education
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Dalton Byers

Zachery Owl Trust Fund (private Pay)
Saint Paul,Minnesota
Dalton Byers
25
years of professional experience

Patient-focused Home Health Aide with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.

Work History

Home Health Aide

10 Years 4 Months
Zachery Owl Trust Fund (private Pay) | 02.2016 - 06.2026
  • Monitored vital signs and reported health changes to guardian promptly.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities and progress notes regularly.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, linen changes, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
  • Assisted with a standing frame for stretching and strengthening.

Home Health Aide

11 Years 10 Months
Life Works | 09.2010 - 07.2022
  • Implemented effective communication strategies to ensure client needs were met consistently.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient care activities and progress notes regularly.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Assisted patient with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.

Clinical Support Associate

14 Years 7 Months
Childrens Hospital Emergency Room | 01.2001 - 08.2015
  • Assisted healthcare professionals with wound care, lacerations repairs, splinting, crutch training, patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Provided attentive, empathetic support to anxious patients during diagnostic testing or treatments, reducing stress levels significantly.
  • Adhered diligently to HIPAA requirements when handling sensitive patient information to maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Contributed to positive patient outcomes through conscientious monitoring of vital signs and reporting abnormalities promptly to medical personnel.
  • Supported medical staff by preparing examination rooms and maintaining equipment readiness.
  • Enhanced teamwork among staff members through active participation in meetings focused on improving quality of care.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests and collected specimens for further testing.
  • Helped clinical staff with in-office procedures by organizing spaces and passing instruments.
  • Disinfected tools, equipment and surfaces between patients.
  • Provided valuable assistance during emergency situations, remaining calm under pressure and taking appropriate actions to ensure patient safety.
  • Optimized workflow processes by managing inventory of supplies and equipment within the unit.
  • Assisted in training new Clinical Support Assistants, sharing best practices for optimal job performance.
  • Supported physicians during examinations or procedures, effectively anticipating needs for a more seamless process.
  • Contributed to team efficiency by promptly responding to calls for assistance from nursing staff.
  • Promoted infection control measures by adhering to strict handwashing protocols and proper disposal of biohazardous materials.
  • Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
  • Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.

Education

High School Diploma

Rosemont High School | Rosemount, MN

No Degree - Visual Merchandising And Applied Arts

Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount, MN

Merchandise Displays

Certified Nursing Assistance - Nursing Asssistance

Saint Paul Technical College | St. Paul, MN

Skills

Patient care
Social interaction facilitation
Certified home health aide
ADL support
MN Driver's license
Compassionate client care
Basic housekeeping

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Zachery Owl Trust Fund (private Pay)
02.2016 - 06.2026Read More

Home Health Aide

Life Works
09.2010 - 07.2022Read More

Clinical Support Associate

Childrens Hospital Emergency Room
01.2001 - 08.2015Read More

Rosemont High School

High School Diploma
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Dakota County Technical College

No Degree from Visual Merchandising And Applied Arts
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Saint Paul Technical College

Certified Nursing Assistance from Nursing Asssistance
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Dalton Byers