Darryll Heyward
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience supporting physically challenged, bedridden, and memory-impaired patients. Skilled in delivering tailored social and emotional support to enhance patient morale and comfort. Proficient in assisting with daily hygiene needs, including showering and incontinence care, ensuring dignity and respect for all patients. Aiming to further develop expertise in holistic patient care to improve overall quality of life.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Marquise Companies
6351 N Fort Apache Rd, NV
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing, and toileting.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
CNA
Mission Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Las Vegas, NV
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Ensured that medical equipment was properly maintained and functioning correctly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carson High
Carson City, NV05-2018
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Wound care assistance
- Specimen collection
- Communication skills
- Mobility assistance
- Heavy lifting
- Attention to detail
- Emotional support
Certification
- BLS Certified
Timeline
CNA
Marquise Companies
07.2024 - 03.2025
CNA
Mission Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10.2023 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Carson High
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