Danielle Showalter
Mount Solon,VA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in providing patient care in various healthcare settings. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient records. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with patients and work effectively within multidisciplinary medical teams. Proven track record of improving patient comfort and safety through dedication and empathetic care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sentara Home Health Hospice
Harrisonburg, VA
04.2019 - 03.2025
- Conducted visits in accordance with agency policy adhering to all regulatory standards.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Developed relationships with patients that promoted trust, compassion and dignity throughout hospice journey.
- Ensured confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Provided physical, emotional and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Performed personal hygiene activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and undressing and toileting assistance.
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any unusual findings to the RN Case Manager.
- Assisted with ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Attended educational programs designed to enhance professional development.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunnyside Retirement Community
Harrisonburg , VA
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Registered Medication Aide
Bellaire at Stone Port
Harrisonburg , VA
12.2016 - 04.2018
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions to medications and reported findings to healthcare professionals.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions related to new drugs, techniques or updates on existing drugs, procedures.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of all medications dispensed to residents.
- Conducted regular audits of medication administration records for compliance with regulations.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and responded to emergencies as needed.
- Followed protocols for disposing of expired or unused medications safely.
- Verified accuracy of medication dosage prior to administration.
- Adhered to established policies and procedures for administering medications.
- Prepared various medications per shift to distribute to patients orally, topically, or through inhalation.
- Worked collaboratively with healthcare team to coordinate patient care services.
- Monitored vital signs before, during, and after administration of medications.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Stonewall Jackson High School
Quicksburg,VaLord Fairfax Community College
Middletown,VASkills
- Patient care
- Record keeping
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Positioning patients
- Dressing assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Family support and assistance
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Patient-focused care
- Care plan implementation
- Patient lifting
Accomplishments
- Completed The Certified Nursing Assistant Program at Lord Fairfax Community College during the summer of 2006
- I became a licensed Certiifed Nursing Assistant September 9, 2006
- Completed the Mentor Workshop and became a certified Mentor at Bridgewater Retirement Community on May 12,2010
- Completed the Dementia Workshop at Bridgewater Retirement Community on June 1, 2011
- I became a Licensed Registered Medication Aide November 22,2011
- Completed the Alzheimer's Education Workshop Understanding Behaviors at Bridgewater Retirement Community December 2, 2015
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sentara Home Health Hospice
04.2019 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunnyside Retirement Community
04.2018 - 04.2019
Registered Medication Aide
Bellaire at Stone Port
12.2016 - 04.2018
Some College (No Degree) -
Stonewall Jackson High School
Lord Fairfax Community College
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