David Leitner
Toledo,OH
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Corewell Health
04.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Delivered high-quality care to Cardiac progressive patients in hospital facility.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heartland Health Care Center
03.2016 - 04.2020
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heartland Health Care Center
01.2013 - 03.2016
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Madonna University
Livonia, MI12.2023
Skills
- Quick Problem Solver
- Responding to Emergencies
- Calm Under Stress
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Nursing Assistance
- Emotional Intelligence
- Nursing Standards
- Wound Care
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
Accomplishments
Employee of the Month - Cardiac Unit
Employee of the Month - Corewell Health - Dearborn Hospital
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant (Ohio and Michigan)
- BLS CPR Training - Jan 2022
Languages
American Sign Language
Professional Working
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Corewell Health
04.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heartland Health Care Center
03.2016 - 04.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heartland Health Care Center
01.2013 - 03.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Madonna University