Daphney Jean Charles
Spring Valley,NY
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.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bridgewater State Hospital
Bridgewater, Massachusetts
11.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Certified Nursing Assistant
West Acres Nursing Home
Brockton, Massachusetts
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Paramount Healthcare Agency
Boston, MA
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Mail Carrier
USPS, United States Postal Service
Abington , MA
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Sorted mail to be delivered according to route and customer address.
- Scanned packages for delivery tracking.
- Delivered packages and letters to residential customers.
- Maintained records of all deliveries made during the day.
- Operated a vehicle in accordance with safety regulations.
- Responded to customer inquiries regarding postal services and products.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center
Norwell, Massachusetts
08.2017 - 08.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
Collection Specialist ( Phlebotomist)
American redcross
Dedham, MA
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
- Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories and measuring vital signs.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Webster Park Rehabilitation
Rockland, Massachusetts
08.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Nursing assistant
KNK HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS SCHOOL
Brockton, MA04-2014
Graduate Certificate - Computer Technician
Sainte Trinity PROFESSIONALS School
Port-au-Prince,Haiti03-2007
High School Diploma -
Yves Albert Boucher
Port-au-Prince,Haiti06-2001
Skills
- Vital sign recording
- Documenting behaviors
- Electronic Charting
- Mobility Assistance
- Care plan implementation
- Transporting patients
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Monitoring fluids
- Collecting specimens
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Geriatric Care
- Safety Precautions
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bridgewater State Hospital
11.2023 - 06.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
West Acres Nursing Home
04.2023 - 09.2023
Collection Specialist ( Phlebotomist)
American redcross
11.2021 - 07.2022
Mail Carrier
USPS, United States Postal Service
07.2021 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Paramount Healthcare Agency
06.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southwood at Norwell Nursing Center
08.2017 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Webster Park Rehabilitation
08.2015 - 05.2016
Graduate Certificate - Nursing assistant
KNK HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS SCHOOL
Graduate Certificate - Computer Technician
Sainte Trinity PROFESSIONALS School
High School Diploma -
Yves Albert Boucher
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