Dawn Blevins
West Carrollton,OH
Summary
Ambitious State Tested 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
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
STNA
Interim HealthCare Hospice
Huber Heights, OH
03.2020 - Current
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Provided direct personal patient observation, care and assistance to patient
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted patients in range-of-motion exercises through.
- Documented patient symptoms,
- Performed basic standardized wound care procedures by applying hot and cold packs and applying dressings and bandages to patients.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Fairborn OHNo Degree - Certified Family Advocte
Sinclair Community
Dayton, OHSkills
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Mobility Devices
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Proper Staffing
- Bed sore Prevention
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Fluid Measurement
- Needs Determination
- Feeding Assistance
- Caregiver Relations
- Vital Signs Collection
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Critical Thinking
- Observation Documentation
- Status Updates
- Emotional and Social Support
- Linen Replacements
- Nutrition and Diet
- Hygiene Standards
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Monitoring Fluids
- Observing Responses
- Conducting Intakes
- Responding to Emergencies
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Glucose Testing
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Oral Hygiene
- Recording Vital Signs
- Documenting Behaviors
- Dish Washing
- Performance Improvement
- Preparing Meals
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Calm Under Stress
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Documenting Activities
- Wound Care
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Bed Transfers
- Patient Vital Taking
- Quality Patient Care
- Assisted Living
- ADLs Assistance
Timeline
STNA
Interim HealthCare Hospice
03.2020 - Current
No Degree - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
No Degree - Certified Family Advocte
Sinclair Community
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