Dawn Butz
Terryville,CT
Summary
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. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and hospital administrative functions. Strong patient care skills combined with excellent patient evaluation and advocacy. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Empathetic Certified Nursing Assistant commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration and unprecedented patient relations. Interacts with patients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA regulations. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Milford Hospital
New Milford, CT
11.2017 - Current
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 40-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Danbury, Connecticut
09.2005 - 08.2017
- 05Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Promoted mission, vision and values of organization and trained new clinical staff in phlebotomy procedures.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Monitored patients for reactions and verified sample quality.
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Certified Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
Bridgeport, Connecticut
03.1994 - 08.2005
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Facilitated preparation and training for mass-casualty occurrences to minimize loss of life and maximize patient recovery.
- Served as principal liaison between emergency medical response department and other city departments, public organizations and private agencies.
- Administered tests and medication to stabilize patients in field or in transit.
- Administered emergency medication to patients, quickly responding to changes in conditions and medication reactions.
- Trained EMTs in basic life support skills, oxygen therapy, and wound care.
- Responded to over 15 daily emergency calls to provide quick and compassionate medical assistance and care for patients
Education
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CTHigh School Diploma -
Trumbull High School
Trumbull, CT06.1991
Education
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CTHigh School Diploma -
Trumbull High School
Trumbull, CT06.1991
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Needs Determination
- Observation Documentation
- Nutrition and Diet
- Bedsore Prevention
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital Signs Collection
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Emotional and Social Support
- Fluid Measurement
- Caregiver Relations
- Surgical Preparation
- Linen Replacements
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Feeding Tube Management
- Catheter Care
- Laboratory Testing
- CPR Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Medical Terminology
- Willingness to Learn
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Care Monitoring
- Patient Positioning
- Injury Prevention
- Emergency Response
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Emotional Intelligence
- CNA Certification
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Consistent Follow Through
- Universal Precautions
- Heavy Lifting
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Time Management
- Oral Hygiene
- Meal Preparation
- Calm Under Stress
- Attention to Detail
- Patient Safety Management
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Family Education
- Biohazard Disposal
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Care Quality
- Chronic Disease Management
- EMR Updating
- HIPAA Compliance
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Intercultural Competence
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Milford Hospital
11.2017 - Current
Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
09.2005 - 08.2017
Certified Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response
03.1994 - 08.2005
Goodwin University
High School Diploma -
Trumbull High School