DAWN THOMPSON
HYATTSVILLE,MD
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Private Care
Hyattsville, MD
02.2017 - Current
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
Nursing Assistant
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
Rockville , MD
02.2016 - Current
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
Manor Care Nursing Home
Hyattsville
12.2016
- Provide personal care to client, Took and recorded vital signs, Serving and feeding of meals
Education
CPR CERTIFICATION -
The Maryland Board of Nursing
01-2016
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
The Maryland Board of Nursing
01-2016
Geriatric Nurse (GNA) -
The Maryland Board of Nursing
01-2016
Skills
- Bedsore Prevention
- Infection Prevention
- Adl Support
- Vital Sign Recording
- Vital Signs Measuring
- Patient Observation
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Critical Care Nursing
- Linen Management
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Monitoring Fluids
- Records Management
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Private Care
02.2017 - Current
Manor Care Nursing Home
12.2016
Nursing Assistant
Hebrew Home of Greater Washington
02.2016 - Current
CPR CERTIFICATION -
The Maryland Board of Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
The Maryland Board of Nursing
Geriatric Nurse (GNA) -
The Maryland Board of Nursing