Deanna Ramsey
Fennville,MI
Summary
Dedicated CNA with experience at The Orchards of Douglas Cove, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Recognized for implementing effective infection control measures and fostering patient independence through compassionate communication. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction while maintaining HIPAA compliance and delivering high-quality support in diverse healthcare settings.
Diligent CNA with background in providing compassionate patient care and assistance with daily activities. Successfully supported medical teams in delivering high-quality healthcare services. Demonstrated exceptional communication and patient management skills, ensuring comfort and well-being.
Experienced with patient care and daily living assistance. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure patient comfort and safety. Track record of collaborating with healthcare teams to maintain high standard of care.
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
The Orchards of Douglas Cove
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, fostering independence and comfort.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for residents.
- Maintained accurate documentation of care provided in resident charts.
- Trained new staff on best practices in resident care and safety procedures.
- Advocated for resident needs and concerns, ensuring quality of care and support.
- 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.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms and nurse stations.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
CNA
Alliance Home Healthcare
06.2017 - 08.2022
- Cared for residents in their homes and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' homes.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, fostering independence and comfort.
- Maintained accurate documentation of care provided in patients charts.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
02.2017 - 06.2017
- Provided compassionate personal care, including assistance with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with clients and families to meet specific needs.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
Med Tech
American House
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Developed and improved processes for specimen collection and handling efficiency.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to streamline patient care delivery.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance accuracy of test results.
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Collected and processed laboratory specimens to obtain samples for analysis.
- Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
- Performed routine maintenance on medical equipment, ensuring reliability and accuracy of test results.
- Implemented infection control practices in handling specimens and equipment to provide protection and comply with health and safety protocols.
Education
CNA License -
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI10-2018
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Hamilton, MI05-2001
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Toileting assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Recording vital signs
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
The Orchards of Douglas Cove
08.2023 - Current
CNA
Alliance Home Healthcare
06.2017 - 08.2022
Caregiver
Comfort Keepers
02.2017 - 06.2017
Med Tech
American House
10.2016 - 02.2017
CNA License -
Grand Rapids Community College
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School