Deanna Davis
Bogalusa,LA
Summary
Dedicated Patient Care Assistant with expertise in emotional support, patient monitoring, and mobility assistance. Committed to fostering trust and ensuring safety while delivering compassionate care.
Absolutely committed to supporting patients in feeling secure and comfortable in clinical and home settings. Always willing to assume additional responsibility to ease family.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services
Petal, MS
11.2020 - 01.2023
- Monitored vital signs regularly, assisting in early identification of potential health issues.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare staff to ensure understanding and address concerns.
- Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by maintaining cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult moments, fostering trust and rapport.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
Patient Care Assistant
Provision Living
Hattiesburg, MS
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Supported healthcare providers during patient assessments and procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Implemented infection control protocols effectively, reducing the spread of illness within the facility.
- Improved patient satisfaction by responding promptly to call lights and addressing needs or concerns.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare staff to ensure understanding and address concerns.
DSW Worker
St. Oaks Care Center
Carriere, MS
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Monitored resident progress and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Implemented safety protocols, ensuring a secure environment for all residents and staff members.
- Provided compassionate care during personal care routines, promoting dignity and respect for each client.
- Assisted clients per with bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Encouraged positive coping mechanisms amongst clients during challenging times by offering emotional support and guidance on problem-solving strategies.
Tech
Pearl River County Hospital & Nursing Home - Poplarville, MS
Poplarville, MS
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance patient safety standards.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Supported patient mobility needs with correct assistive devices and proper body mechanics to prevent injuries.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
- Prioritized confidentiality by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
Patient Care Assistant
Care One Healthcare
Picayune, MS
11.2016 - 02.2018
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Assisted in meal preparation and feeding support for patients with various dietary restrictions or swallowing difficulties.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
Patient Care Assistant
Pride and Hope Family Services
Angie, LA
03.2015 - 11.2016
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Youth Challenge Academy
Hattiesburg, MS05-2009
Skills
- Emotional guidance
- Personal care support
- Mobility assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Safety protocols
- Patient documentation
- Emotional support
- Care plan development
- Goal setting
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Provision Living
03.2021 - 08.2022
Patient Care Assistant
Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services
11.2020 - 01.2023
DSW Worker
St. Oaks Care Center
04.2019 - 10.2020
Tech
Pearl River County Hospital & Nursing Home - Poplarville, MS
11.2018 - 04.2019
Patient Care Assistant
Care One Healthcare
11.2016 - 02.2018
Patient Care Assistant
Pride and Hope Family Services
03.2015 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Youth Challenge Academy