DAWN YATES
TEXARKANA,US
Summary
Proactive Personal Care Assistant with skill for building client rapport through tact and compassionate communication. Committed to addressing client needs and building foundation of habits to increase comfort and independence. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Christian Care Nursing Home
Texarkana, Texas
04.2021 - 04.2026
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes promptly, ensuring timely interventions and improving patient health outcomes.
CNA
Avir at Cowhorn creek
Texarkana, Tx
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Deliver compassionate patient care, enhancing comfort and well-being in a supportive environment.
- Assisted in daily living activities, leading to improved patient satisfaction and a smoother care process.
- Worked closely with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans, ensuring tailored support for each patient.
- Maintained accurate patient records and updated care documentation, contributing to effective communication across the healthcare team.
- Accurately documented patient progress and care plans, facilitating seamless information sharing among healthcare providers.
- Executed daily living assistance, leading to marked gains in patient comfort and a smoother care transition.
- Partnered with nursing staff to refine care plans, ensuring effective communication and personalized patient strategies.
MEDICATION AIDE
Autumn Wind Assisted Living Facility
New Boston, Tx
02.2020 - 04.2020
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Kept digital records of patient details, medications, billing and other activities.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Increased medication knowledge and medical terminology prowess through consistent research and continuing education.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
Elara Healthcare Inc.
Mt Pleasant, Tx
04.2014 - 10.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
Education
MEDICAL ASSISTING - undefined
Texarkana College
Texarkana, TXSkills
- Infection Control
- Meal Planning
- Patient Care
- Cleaning
- Patient Management
- Bathing
- Tactful Communication
- Household Tasks
- Compassionate Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Cooking
- Medication Management
- Medical Chart Documentation
- Errands
- Project Planning
- Light Cleaning
- Toileting Assistance
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Basic Life Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassionate Communication
- Patient Transfers
- Transporting Patients
- Patient Lifting
- Infection Control Procedures
- Quality Assurance
- Electronic Charting
- Safety Precautions
Certification
CPR licensed through American heart association
Timeline
CNA
Avir at Cowhorn creek
08.2025 - 10.2025
CNA
Christian Care Nursing Home
04.2021 - 04.2026
MEDICATION AIDE
Autumn Wind Assisted Living Facility
02.2020 - 04.2020
PERSONAL CARE ASSISTANT
Elara Healthcare Inc.
04.2014 - 10.2019
MEDICAL ASSISTING - undefined
Texarkana College