Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Dawn Oliver

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dynamic Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record in patient care and relationship building, honed across roles at esteemed institutions like Bayada Home Health. Expert in vital sign recording and adept at fostering patient trust, I consistently enhance care plans and patient experiences. My commitment to healthcare ethics and patient support underpins my professional journey.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant/HHA

Countrywide Home Care
Philadelphia, PA
02.2023 - Current
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bayada Home Health
Willow Grove, PA
09.2021 - Current
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.

Certified Nursing Assistant/HHA

Trusted Care Home Care
Trevose, PA
01.2012 - 01.2022
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
  • Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
  • Helped client with medication self-administration.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Chandler Hall Health Services
Newtown, PA
04.2019 - 03.2021
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.

Education

High School Diploma -

Benjamin Franklin High
Coconut Grove, Fl
07-2008

CNA Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

Professional Health Care Institute
Melrose, PA
11-2003

High School Curriculum

Simon Gratz High
Philadelphia, PA
06-1985

Skills

  • Monitoring fluids
  • Patient Relations
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Observing responses
  • Vital sign recording
  • Care plan implementation
  • Infection control procedures
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Basic Life Support
  • Healthcare ethics

Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant. BLS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant/HHA

Countrywide Home Care
02.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bayada Home Health
09.2021 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Chandler Hall Health Services
04.2019 - 03.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant/HHA

Trusted Care Home Care
01.2012 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Benjamin Franklin High

CNA Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

Professional Health Care Institute

High School Curriculum

Simon Gratz High
Dawn Oliver