Dawn Till
AccentCare Hospice
Pennsville,NJ
1
Certification
18
years of professional experience
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a strong focus on patient care, HIPAA compliance, and reliable teamwork. Committed to enhancing patient well-being through compassionate support and safety precautions.
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
2 Years 8 Months- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, documenting vital signs and health changes accurately.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, fostering a safe environment for care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans based on patient needs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
3 Years 11 Months- Educated patients and families on care procedures, enhancing understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
- Monitored medication schedules diligently, ensuring timely administration and adherence to protocols.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and safety procedures, promoting team efficiency.
- Advocated for patient needs during team meetings, contributing to improved service delivery strategies.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Certified Nursing Assistant
12 Years 9 Months- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Medical Billing - Nursing LPN Program
Skills
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Reliable team player
Direct patient care
Bathing assistance
Compassionate
Bedside manner
Dressing assistance
Safety precautions
Patient-focused care
Certification
CNA certification in Delaware
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
AccentCare Hospice
12.2023 - CurrentRead More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayada Hospice
01.2020 - 12.2023Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Seasons Hospice
03.2008 - 12.2020Read More
Salem Community College
Medical Billing from Nursing LPN Program
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