Danielle Clark
Latrobe,US
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare environments. Expertise in supporting daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining accurate patient records. Builds strong patient relationships and collaborates effectively within multidisciplinary teams to enhance comfort and safety.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Reliant Staffing
Trafford, US
09.2025 - Current
- Assist patients with ADLS
- Bathing
- Feeding
- ROM
- Monitored vital signs of up to 13 patients per shift.
- Utilized electronic health record software to update patient charts.
- Ensured emotional and physical comfort for palliative patients.
- Resolved patient concerns.
- Delivered patient-centered care.
- Utilized interpersonal communication skills.
- Long-term care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Redstone Highlands
Murrysville, US
02.2021 - 09.2025
- Monitored vital signs of up to 12 patients per shift.
- Managed requests of 12 patients during peak hours.
- Increased patient independence in daily activities
- Employed active listening skills.
- Documented vitals, ADL's, and behavioral updates.
- Managed patient bathing needs.
- Managed patient grooming needs.
- Trained newly hired CNAs.
- Maintained infection control standards.
- Built strong rapport with patients and families.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to hospice patients.
- trained in dementia and alzheimer's care
Patient Care Technician
UPMC East
Monroeville, US
03.2023 - 09.2024
- Coordinated with the nursing team.
- Responded to emergency codes
- Assisted with daily living activities.
- Provided compassionate bedside care to critically ill patients.
- Demonstrated high moral and ethical standards in patient care.
- Monitored blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen levels.
- Maintained catheter care to reduce infection rates.
- Proactively addressed patient concerns.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive patient data.
- Monitor trained
- Administered glucose checks.
- Supported feeding, bathing, and dressing.
- Supported fall-risk patients.
- Ran routine EKGs, bladder scans, and bloodwork for multiple patients per shift.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.
- Provided pre- and post-surgical care for patients.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes.
- Worked in the Emergency Department and Step Down Unit
- Utilized digital charting systems.
- practiced de-escalation techniques
Direct Support Person
Passavant Memorial Homes
Greensburg, US
09.2017 - 06.2023
- Ensured clients had resources for daily living.
- Ensured meals were nutritious and culturally appropriate.
- Ensured timely arrival to appointments.
- Managed logistics of dietary needs for [Number] clients.
- Adapted care plans based on behavioral assessments.
- Assisted individuals with mobility challenges.
- Facilitated community outings.
- Customized daily recreational activities.
- Implemented behavior intervention plans.
- Assisted with meal preparation.
- Advocated for clients' needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams.
- Documented client progress.
- Ensured client safety at all times.
- Administered prescribed medication.
- Managed crisis situations.
- Monitored changes in emotional behavior.
- Assisted in achieving daily living milestones.
- Transferred clients to appointments and day programs
- Administered tub feedings
- Participated in CCM trainings and behavioral monitoring
- Complied and trained in dietary needs and modifications
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College Pittsburgh
Cranberry Township, PA01.2027
Skills
- Time management
- Understanding specialized nutrition
- Compliance with healthcare regulations
- Handling high patient-to-staff ratios
- Phlebotomy
- Exceptional communication and Collaboration
- Vital sign monitoring and cardiac monitor strips
- Post-operative care
- Wound care management
- Patient-Centered Care Approach
- Patient documentation and tracking
- Assistance with daily hygiene tasks
- Critical problem-solving skill
- Recognizing and reporting patient symptoms
- Hospital-acquired infection prevention
- End-of-life care support
- Reliability
- Multitasking
- Assisting with ADLs
- Range of Motion (ROM)
- ability to work in Fast-paced environment
- Teamwork
- Mechanical lift experience
- Interpersonal communication skills
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant, 20060552
- BLS
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Reliant Staffing
09.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UPMC East
03.2023 - 09.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Redstone Highlands
02.2021 - 09.2025
Direct Support Person
Passavant Memorial Homes
09.2017 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College Pittsburgh