Danielle Densing
Rutland,United States
Summary
Healthcare professional ready to bring comprehensive training and hands-on experience to role. Proven ability to support medical teams in delivering high-quality patient care and maintaining clinical standards. Known for collaborative spirit and adaptability in dynamic environments, leveraging strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
OSF St. James Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Communicated effectively with diverse populations, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and empathy when addressing individual needs.
- Enhanced patient safety through meticulous attention to infection control procedures such as hand hygiene and equipment sterilization practices.
- Managed challenging behaviors displayed by dementia or Alzheimer''s patients with patience and understanding, diffusing potential crises situations proactively.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between healthcare settings by effectively communicating patient needs and preferences during handoffs.
- Promoted patient privacy and dignity by maintaining confidentiality of personal information and delivering respectful care at all times.
- Enhanced patient care by providing thorough and compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices in patient care through participation in ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Decreased instances of falls or injuries by implementing appropriate safety measures, such as bed alarms.
Bank Teller
Toluca Community Bank
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with customer service team members to give exceptional service throughout the entire shopping and purchasing experience
- Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone
- Balanced the needs of multiple customers simultaneously in a fast-paced retail environment
- Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management
- Worked as a team member performing cashier duties, product assistance and cleaning
- Balanced cash drawers accurately at the end of each shift, minimizing discrepancies in financial records.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges, and interest rates.
- Established trust with clients by maintaining confidentiality and protecting sensitive financial information.
- Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Snyder Village
05.2010 - 07.2019
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines
- Support duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus
- Sensitive to the needs of geriatric patients
- Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff
- Provided patients and families with emotional support
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication with regard to issues of death and dying
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming and feeding
- Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided
- Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs
- Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration
- Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Illinois Valley Central College
Oglesby, IL05-2025
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL12-2010
High School Diploma -
Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD #21
Washburn, IL05-2010
Skills
- Infection control standards
- Clinical judgment
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Vital signs monitoring
- Quality of care standards
- CPR BLS certified
- Administering medications and treatments
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving skills
- Accountability
- Multitasker
- Calm under pressure
- IV therapy
Phone
cell, 309-573-7879
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
OSF St. James Medical Center
08.2022 - Current
Bank Teller
Toluca Community Bank
06.2019 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Snyder Village
05.2010 - 07.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Illinois Valley Central College
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Illinois Central College
High School Diploma -
Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD #21
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