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Dashinka Dean

Rolling Meadows,IL

Summary

I am a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse with over 10 years of experience as a Hospice CNA, recently earning my BSN and RN licensure. I am skilled in providing high-quality, patient-centered care with a strong background in end-of-life support, symptom management, and holistic nursing. I am passionate about making a difference in my patient's lives and eager to expand my expertise in various nursing specialties. I am known for my strong clinical skills, teamwork, communication, empathy, and the ability to adapt to diverse healthcare settings. I am currently seeking a RN role where my dedication, experience, and a commitment to excellence can contribute to exceptional patient care.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Hospice Nursing Assistant

Private Home
Skokie, IL
03.2022 - 01.2025

Medication administration and weekly planning. Meal preparation. Ambulation and transfer from the bed to the chair safely. Assisted with bathing, feeding, grooming, repositing, range of notation in all extremities, and toileting. Communicated and kept family informed about patient condition. Daily vital signs. Accompanied client to doctor's visits. Light housekeeping, including linen changes, laundry, and organizing.

Certified Hospice Nursing Assistant

North Shore University Hospital
Skokie, IL
01.2013 - 05.2022

Provided personal care and comfort to my clients, including bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, transferring, and grooming. Repositioning and full range of motion in all extremities. Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds. Provided emotional support to family and friends dealing with terminal illnesses of their loved ones. Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms, equipment, and supplies used in the provision of patient care. Obtained vitals, documented them, and reported any changes to the nurse. Document daily intake and output. Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to the interdisciplinary care team. Collected specimens from hospice patients for laboratory testing per established protocols.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL
12-2024

Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant

JCM Institute
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Reliable
  • Leadership
  • Time management and organization
  • Adaptability
  • Critical thinker
  • Trustworthy
  • Empathy
  • Flexibility
  • Professionalism

Timeline

Certified Hospice Nursing Assistant

Private Home
03.2022 - 01.2025

Certified Hospice Nursing Assistant

North Shore University Hospital
01.2013 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant

JCM Institute
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