De'Andria Geralds
Madison,WI
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. Certified Nursing Assistant offering 15 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Madison Health & Rehabilitation Center
Madison, WI
04.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Certified Nursing Assistant
ATC
Palos Hills, IL
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- 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.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
Milford, IA
08.2018 - Current
- 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.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Favorite Healthcare Agency
Milwaukee, WI
07.2017 - Current
- 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.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- 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.
Patient Care Technician
UW-Madison
Madison, WI
02.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Documented all procedures on patients' charts in accordance with hospital policy.
- Provided emergency life-saving measures as needed for cardiac arrest, respiratory failure and shock victims.
- Reviewed lab results for accuracy before entering into patient record system.
- Actively participated in department meetings providing feedback on process improvements for increased efficiency.
Patient Care Technician
Advocate Trinity Hospital
Chicago, IL
04.2014 - 07.2018
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCR ManorCare
Hinsdale, IL
11.2013 - 04.2014
- 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.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Midway Neurological & Rehab
Bridgeview, IL
05.2011 - 06.2012
- 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.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Norridgegardens
Norridge, IL
09.2009 - 05.2010
- 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.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - License Practical Nursing
Jrenee School of Nursing
Elgin, IL06-2018
Skills
- Transporting patients
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Lifting
- Infection control procedures
- Monitoring fluids
- Indirect Patient Care
- Collecting specimens
- Quality Assurance
- Condition Monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Relations
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Assessments
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Quick problem solver
- Bedside manner
- Specimen Collection
- Range of motion exercises
- Basic Life Support
- Preparing meals
- Activity Coordination
- HIPAA Compliance
- Tracheostomy Care
- Documentation expert
- Compassionate
- Collecting vital signs
- Meal Planning
- Family support and assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Management
- Safety Precautions
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Madison Health & Rehabilitation Center
04.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
ATC
10.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UW-Madison
02.2021 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
08.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Favorite Healthcare Agency
07.2017 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Advocate Trinity Hospital
04.2014 - 07.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
HCR ManorCare
11.2013 - 04.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Midway Neurological & Rehab
05.2011 - 06.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Norridgegardens
09.2009 - 05.2010
Associate of Science - License Practical Nursing
Jrenee School of Nursing
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