David Parker
Goldsboro,North Carolina
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Gale Healthcare Solutions
12.2022 - Current
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Healthcare Technician
Caswell Developmental Center
Kinston, North Carolina
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Responded quickly and with deep care for patients to build trust and rapport.
- Observed and reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for each individual patient.
- Demonstrated physical strength and stamina to lift patients.
- Provided assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, eating and transferring patients.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Healthcare Technician /Recreational Therapist
Cherry Hospital
Goldsboro, NC
01.2018 - 02.2022
- Responded quickly and with deep care for patients to build trust and rapport.
- Instructed patients in use of assistive equipment.
- Observed and reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for each individual patient.
- Compiled health histories by conducting in-depth patient interviews.
- Demonstrated physical strength and stamina to lift patients.
- Communicated with management or other staff to resolve problems.
- Recorded patient vital signs, documenting information into medical charts.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Kept current on new developments in healthcare technology through continuing education courses.
- Maintained confidential documentation of patient information to stay compliant with federal regulations.
- Transported patients as assigned by registered nurses.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during treatments or diagnostic tests.
- Provided assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, eating and transferring patients.
- Ensured that all patient information was kept confidential in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Performed patient assessments, including vital signs, weight, height and body mass index.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during treatment process.
Education
CNA - Healthcare
Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC09-2017
Bachelor of Science Recreational Therapy - Recreational Therapy
University of Mt. Olive
Mount Olive, NC08-2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY08-1982
Skills
- Alzheimers / Dementia
- Handicapped Patients
- Hoyer Lifts / Gait Belts
- Psychiatric Experience
- Geriatric Experience
- Homecare Experience
- Assisted Living Experience
- Nursing Home Experience
- Compassionate communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Multitasking and organization
- Conflict resolution
- End-of-life care
- Compassion and empathy
- Physical stamina
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Lifting and transferring
Joblisting
myCNAjobs.com/hire
Availability
True, True, True, True, True Night Shift: True
Certification
- CNA, North Carolina, Wayne Community College, 10/07/17, 511615
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- BLS Certification (Life Support)
- TB Test / Chest X-Ray
Additionalinformation
True, True, True, 25+ Pounds
Generalbackground
5, Gale Healthcare Solutions, 50 miles, True
Timeline
Healthcare Technician
Caswell Developmental Center
01.2023 - 07.2023
CNA
Gale Healthcare Solutions
12.2022 - Current
Healthcare Technician /Recreational Therapist
Cherry Hospital
01.2018 - 02.2022
CNA - Healthcare
Wayne Community College
Bachelor of Science Recreational Therapy - Recreational Therapy
University of Mt. Olive
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Graphic Design
School of Visual Arts