Dasha Walker
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Caring and compassionate Nursing Assistant provides thorough clinical, customer service and communication skills. Adaptable to quickly learn new concepts and skills. Compassionate possessing exceptional communication and organizational skills. Offering years of experience in providing basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Accustomed to feeding, bathing, grooming and transporting patients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency (CNA) PRN
Clipboard Health
Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania
08.2022 - Current
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Meal Pass/ feeding
- Vital Signs
Nursing Assistant
Wexford Healthcare
Wexford, PA
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Direct Support Professional
Passavant Memorial Homes
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2017 - 03.2023
- provides individualized support to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
- Collecting vital signs
- Providing emotional and behavioral support
- Documentation procedures expert
- Preparing meals
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Administering Medications
- Helps with personal care/ transportation
- Assist with Daily living Activities
Housekeeper
Children's Hospital of UPMC
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2007 - 07.2017
- Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
- Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of soiled linens in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
Education
High School Diploma -
David B Oliver High School
Pittsburgh, PA06.2007
Skills
- Patient relations
- Monitoring fluids
- Infection control procedures
- Patient Care and Safety
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Administering medications
Timeline
Agency (CNA) PRN
Clipboard Health
08.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Wexford Healthcare
10.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Passavant Memorial Homes
05.2017 - 03.2023
Housekeeper
Children's Hospital of UPMC
12.2007 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
David B Oliver High School