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DanNecia Nora

Laplace,LA

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Skilled Mental Health Technician with extensive mental health services background. Supported numerous patients in residential treatment facility and played key role in achievement of positive patient outcomes. Excellent communications and patient management skills leading to desirable results. As a Mental Health Tech its a duty to provide a strong background in psychiatric care. I excel in recordkeeping, time management and patient observation. I also deliver the best care to patients with mental or emotional disturbances.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Technician

HCA Healthcare
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
  • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
  • Took patient vitals and reporting abnormalities to nurse.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Monitored patient behavior and immediately reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Took patients blood sugars and performed EKG's on patients.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Chateau Terrebonne
03.2022 - Current
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.

Mental Health Technician

River Oaks Hospital
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities, and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
  • Took patient blood pressure and pulse rate, reporting findings in health charts.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Maintained patient records, documenting changes in patient condition.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions to help clients develop coping strategies and social skills.
  • Assisted in development of therapeutic activities for patients.
  • Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.

Personal Care Assistant

The Blake At Colonial Club
04.2020 - 05.2022
  • Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

Education

Associate of Science -

Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Riverside Academy
Reserve, LA
05.2018

Skills

  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
  • Charting Expertise
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Transporting Patients
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Charting Documentation
  • Behavior Management
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Care Plan Development
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Critical Thinking
  • Active Listening
  • Behavior Observation

Certification

CPI Certified

Timeline

Mental Health Technician

HCA Healthcare
10.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Chateau Terrebonne
03.2022 - Current

Mental Health Technician

River Oaks Hospital
02.2022 - 06.2022

Personal Care Assistant

The Blake At Colonial Club
04.2020 - 05.2022

Associate of Science -

Delgado Community College

High School Diploma -

Riverside Academy

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