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Deanna Purdy

Wallkill,ny

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Wingate Nursing Home, skilled in patient care and vital sign monitoring. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort and safety through effective communication and safety precautions. Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and promoting patient independence, while advocating for their rights and needs.

Certified Medical Assistant with strong focus on patient care and clinical support. Skilled in administering medications, recording vital signs, and managing patient records. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualified Certified Clinical Medical Assistant with background in assisting healthcare professionals and providing patient care. Skilled in clinical procedures and medical administration, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Demonstrated ability in patient communication and maintaining medical records efficiently.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wingate Nursing Home
02.2006 - 07.2010
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
  • Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
  • Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2002 - 07.2004
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
  • Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
  • Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
  • Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
  • Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.

Education

No Degree - Occupational Therapy

Orange County Community College
Middletown, NY

Graduate Certificate - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Orange Ulster Vo-Tech Adult Education
Newburgh, NY
03-2025

High School Diploma -

Valley Central High School
Montgomery, NY
06-1997

Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant

Orange Ulste Vo-Tech
Goshen, NY
06-1997

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Basic life support
  • Bedside manner
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety precautions
  • Recording vital signs
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Mobility assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Feeding assistance
  • Positioning patients
  • End-of-life care
  • Transfer techniques
  • Patient lifting
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Geriatric care
  • Inpatient care
  • Patient relationship building
  • Transporting patients
  • Light housekeeping
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Valid [state] driver's license
  • Reliable transportation
  • Restraint application
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • General housekeeping
  • Infection control procedures
  • Vital sign recording
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • Medical terminology
  • Specimens collection and processing
  • Patient scheduling
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient documentation
  • Patient assessments
  • Medical billing and coding
  • Needs assessments
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Patient education
  • Safety compliance
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Blood pressure measurement
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Physical stamina
  • Infection control
  • Healthcare procedures
  • Sample collection procedures
  • Treatment setup
  • Customer service
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • EMR / EHR
  • Immunization administration
  • Phlebotomy
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • CPR
  • First aid
  • Procedure assistance
  • Patient relations
  • Adaptable
  • Simple dressings
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Medical procedures
  • Diagnostic procedures
  • Sterile technique
  • Prioritizing stat orders
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Patient oral care
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)

Accomplishments

    Successfully assisted with a client at a faacility having an overdose in the lobby. I have a referance from this programe and its director on hand

Certification

  • CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
  • I will be signing up for my NHA exam at the end of May,2025 so I can obtain my RMA (Registered Medical Assistance)

Interests

  • Enjoy participating in swimming,hiking and playing with my childeren for overall physical and mental well-being
  • Avid Reader
  • Hiking
  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
  • Horseback Riding
  • Exploring famous landmarks, historical sites, and cultural attractions in a new destination
  • Participating in cooking contests and challenges to showcase culinary skills and creativity
  • Engaging in food photography and sharing culinary creations on social media
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Reading
  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities
  • Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Watching Movies and TV Shows
  • Cooking
  • Music
  • Gardening
  • Gym Workouts
  • Swimming
  • Animal Care
  • I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wingate Nursing Home
02.2006 - 07.2010

Certified Nursing Assistant

Montgomery Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
06.2002 - 07.2004

No Degree - Occupational Therapy

Orange County Community College

Graduate Certificate - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Orange Ulster Vo-Tech Adult Education

High School Diploma -

Valley Central High School

Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant

Orange Ulste Vo-Tech
Deanna Purdy