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Da'Nia Watkins

St. Petersburg

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience at Pinellas Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to foster a safe, nurturing environment while demonstrating exceptional communication and problem-solving skills. Compassionate Youth Development Worker with relevant experience in teaching, counseling, and youth programming. Possess strong interpersonal skills, ability to develop youth-focused programs, and foster community relationships. Made significant impact in previous roles by creating safe and inclusive environments for all youth participants.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Youth Development Worker

Robert’s Recreation Center
St. Petersburg
12.2024 - Current
  • Participated in professional development opportunities related to childcare practices.
  • Maintained a clean, organized classroom environment conducive to learning.
  • Assisted with providing safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages.
  • Assisted with observing and monitoring the safety of all children in care.

CNA

Pinellas Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
St. Petersburg
09.2024 - 12.2025
  • I perform geriatric care, as well as charting and organizational skills.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Demonstrated patience and understanding when working with young children.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations related to childcare facilities.
  • Monitored attendance records on a daily basis.
  • Utilized problem solving techniques when dealing with challenging behaviors from children.
  • Followed strict confidentiality policies when discussing sensitive information about families.
  • Maintained a safe environment for children by following health standards.
  • Encouraged language development skills by engaging in conversations with the children about their day-to-day experiences.
  • Reported any concerning behaviors or issues to supervisors immediately.
  • Engaged in active listening when communicating with children to ensure understanding of instructions or expectations.
  • Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, crafts, music, and outdoor play.
  • Established daily routines that provided consistency for the children in my care.

Recreation Attendant

Roberts Recreation Center
11.2021 - 06.2024
  • Assisted with childcare, as well as cleaning and helping the front desk.
  • All of which includes answering phone calls, assisting parents, helping supervise kids and taking directions and fulfilling them as directed.

Education

BACHELORS IN NURSING -

ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE
true
07.2025

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

BOCA CIEGA HIGH SCHOOL
GULF PORT, FL
05.2024

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Flexibility
  • Creative thinking
  • Communication
  • Organization
  • Photography
  • Critical thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Youth mentoring
  • Digital literacy
  • Youth supervision
  • Emotional support abilities
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Multitasking capacity
  • Patient assessment
  • Teamwork
  • Excellent communication

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • BLS and First Aid Certificate (December 2024)

Affiliations

  • Owner of a beginner photography business.
  • I play a part in anything that allows me to express creativity and help others. As a people person I am a great communicator and passionate about supporting others.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Youth Development Worker

Robert’s Recreation Center
12.2024 - Current

CNA

Pinellas Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2024 - 12.2025

Recreation Attendant

Roberts Recreation Center
11.2021 - 06.2024

BACHELORS IN NURSING -

ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

BOCA CIEGA HIGH SCHOOL

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