Deanna Ingram
Antelope,CA
Summary
Proven CNA at Sienna Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Kindred, adept in patient care and vital signs monitoring, showcases exceptional compassion and empathy. Enhanced patient satisfaction through attentive care, contributing to quality assurance. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and patient safety management, demonstrating a reliable partnership in healthcare settings. I'm really good at cashier. Working in fast paced environments. I love fast paced work. I do housecleaning. I've done for many years, also. I've done child care, also.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Sienna Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Kindred
08.2005 - 07.2010
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
Research Interviewer
American River Research
08.1995 - 08.2005
- Maintained confidentiality of customer information and company procedures.
- Conducted interviews with participants to assess eligibility.
- Coded data from participant interviews.
- Followed established guidelines and recommendations from supervisors to complete quality interviews.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected challenges, implementing creative solutions that maintained overall project integrity while respecting participant confidentiality concerns.
- Supported study objectives by tailoring interview questions according to specific research goals and requirements.
- Effectively managed time, balancing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining strict deadlines and quality standards.
- Played a crucial role in the completion of high-quality research projects, contributing to advancements within various fields of study.
Drive-Thru Cashier
Burger King
09.1996 - 06.1997
- Took orders at drive-thru or front counter and accurately processed payments to provide guests with great service.
- Demonstrated outgoing and friendly behavior and positive attitude and interacted well with staff and customers.
- Maintained clean and organized workstations, adhering to strict health and safety guidelines.
- Maintained clean, tidy and orderly work station to uphold company standards.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times.
- Assisted customers with menu items and accurate order fulfillment.
- Managed cash transactions for a high-volume drive-thru, maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills to increase customer satisfaction.
- Understood restaurant menu, limited-time offers and promotions to answer guest questions.
- Developed strong communication skills while interacting with diverse clientele daily.
- Established effective rapport with returning customers, fostering a welcoming environment at the drive-thru window.
- Cross-trained in other areas of restaurant to provide additional support during busy periods.
- Crosstrained in front counter operations to provide additional support as needed during busy periods or staff shortages.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing fast and accurate order processing at the drive-thru window.
- Streamlined order-taking processes to improve overall speed of service for customers.
- Followed company policies and procedures regarding cash handling.
Education
CNA - Nursing.
Sierra College
Rocklin, CA12.2002
Certificate. - Data Processing
MTI College
Sacramento, CA09.1981
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Transfers
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient Lifting
- End of life care
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Ambulation Assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient relationship building
- Light Housekeeping
- Inpatient Care
- Maintaining privacy
- Adaptable
- Patient Assessments
- Healthcare ethics
- Specimen Collection
- Transporting patients
- Trustworthy companion
- Valid [State] driver's license
- Patient Management
- Patient Relations
- Activity Planning
- Care plan implementation
- Quality Assurance
- Observing responses
- Condition Monitoring
- Preparing meals
- Indirect Patient Care
- Reliable transportation
- Medical Records Management
- Feeding assistance expert
- Meal Planning
- Outpatient Care
- Activity Coordination
- Chronic Disease Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Vital signs
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Patient Care Quality
- Catheter Care
- Calm Under Stress
- Patient Positioning
- Patient Observation
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Oral Hygiene
- Emotional Support
- Heavy Lifting
- Family Communication
- Client documentation
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Infection Control
- Medical Terminology
- Behavior redirection
- Patient Safety Management
- Bedsore Prevention
Swimming, camping, hiking, driving and my bicycle. I like movies and love going with grandchildren.
I love going on vacations and spending time with my grandchildren.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Swimming, hiking, camping, walking, driving, riding a bicycle and movies.
I love to go on vacations. I love the outdoors. I love working outdoors.
Timeline
CNA
Sienna Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Kindred
08.2005 - 07.2010
Drive-Thru Cashier
Burger King
09.1996 - 06.1997
Research Interviewer
American River Research
08.1995 - 08.2005
CNA - Nursing.
Sierra College
Certificate. - Data Processing
MTI College
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