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Danielle Fowler

Milford,MI

Summary

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. Experience in working with chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Medilodge Of Milford
Milford, MI
11.2017 - 10.2018
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
  • Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Education

High School Diploma -

Churchill
Livonia, MI
06-2008

Skills

  • Feeding Assistance
  • Patient Care
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Basic Life Support
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Maintaining Confidentiality
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Transporting Patients
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Patient Relations
  • Quality Assurance
  • Patient Lifting
  • Monitoring Fluids
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Electronic Charting
  • Understands Mobility Assistance Needs
  • Understands Medical Procedures
  • Safety Precautions
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Adaptable
  • Geriatric Care
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Assisting With Personal Grooming
  • Performing Patient Intakes
  • Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
  • Valid MI Driver's License
  • Able to Lift 200 Pounds
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Patient Assessments
  • General Housekeeping Ability
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Compassionate
  • Catheter Change and Preparation
  • Bedside Manner
  • Helping With Medication
  • Quick Problem Solver
  • Family Support and Assistance
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Respiratory Equipment Training
  • Tracheostomy Care
  • Reliable Transportation
  • Light Housekeeping

Affiliations

  • Currently coaching little league boys basketball
  • Helps care for both parents; mainly mom. (Recent AVR)
  • Full time mother of 4.

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (Medilodge of Howell: Class of 2017)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CNA

Medilodge Of Milford
11.2017 - 10.2018

High School Diploma -

Churchill
Danielle Fowler