Dawnn Holden
Port Saint Lucie
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
7
7
years of professional experience
2010
2010
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Safe Homecare
Stuart
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient rooms and common areas.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure comfort and understanding.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported nurses during medical procedures by preparing necessary supplies.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Martin Nursing & Rehab
Stuart
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient rooms and common areas.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure comfort and understanding.
- Supported nurses during medical procedures by preparing necessary supplies.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Patient Care Technician
Holy Cross Hospital - Trinity
Lauderdale
05.2018 - 12.2021
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported patients with mobility needs and physical therapy exercises.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide emotional support.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe care environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care services.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Education
Will Provide - Certified Nursing Assistant
Rubys Academy of Health
Sunrise , Fl 01.2018 - 06.2018
GED
Coral Springs, FLSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Patient mobility assistance
- Infection control procedures
- Patient care documentation
- Care team collaboration
- Interdisciplinary communication
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Safe Homecare
02.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Martin Nursing & Rehab
01.2022 - 02.2023
Patient Care Technician
Holy Cross Hospital - Trinity
05.2018 - 12.2021
Will Provide - Certified Nursing Assistant
Rubys Academy of Health
01.2018 - 06.2018
GED