Daphnee Charles
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Ridgecrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, enhancing patient care through meticulous vital sign monitoring and promoting dignity in personal care. Skilled in electronic charting and dedicated to improving patient comfort and safety, while fostering a supportive environment for individuals with Alzheimer's and dementia.
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ridgecrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2012 - 12.2024
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alliance Community Center
01.2012 - 06.2018
- 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Nursing Assistant
Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility
02.2011 - 12.2011
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
Nursing Assistant
Dry Harbor Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center
03.2009 - 03.2010
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
Clerk
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
11.2007 - 12.2007
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks, ensuring timely completion of each assignment.
- Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
- Managed incoming calls professionally, directing callers to appropriate personnel or taking detailed messages when necessary.
Education
License Pratical Nursing
Sunlight Healthcare Academy
1060 W State Rd 434 #236 Longwood FL 3275001-2024
No Degree - Home Health Aide
Anne Bleu Home Care
4710 Church Ave Brooklyn NY1120307-2011
No Degree -
Flatbush Training Center
22 Linden Blvd Flatbush Ave Brookly NY1122603-2008
High School Diploma -
Tertulien Eclere
Haiti07-2000
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Feeding assistance
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Responding to emergencies
- Supporting personal needs
- Colostomy care
- Specimen collection
- Blood glucose testing
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Preparing meals
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice or state-specific agencies.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Languages
English
Professional Working
French
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ridgecrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2012 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alliance Community Center
01.2012 - 06.2018
Nursing Assistant
Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility
02.2011 - 12.2011
Nursing Assistant
Dry Harbor Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center
03.2009 - 03.2010
Clerk
Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
11.2007 - 12.2007
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice or state-specific agencies.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
License Pratical Nursing
Sunlight Healthcare Academy
No Degree - Home Health Aide
Anne Bleu Home Care
No Degree -
Flatbush Training Center
High School Diploma -
Tertulien Eclere
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