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Deanna Strand

Aurora,CO

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated CNA with experience at Pasco Home Health, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Successfully enhanced patient satisfaction through empathetic support and effective communication. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and collaborate with healthcare teams, ensuring individualized care plans that promote independence and dignity.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA/Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Pasco Home Health
09.2015 - 12.2024
  • 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • 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.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Paraeducator, Special Education

Canyon Creek Elementary School
08.2012 - 05.2022
  • Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
  • Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Wahiawa Community School
Wahiawa, HI

Certificate-Nursing Aide - CNA

Pickens Technical College
Aurora, CO
07-2015

Skills

  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Multitasking and organization

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Certified Nurses Aide

Colorado Board of NUrsing

Deanna Strand

Certified Nurses Aide

N/A 00768520

Timeline

CNA/Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Pasco Home Health
09.2015 - 12.2024

Paraeducator, Special Education

Canyon Creek Elementary School
08.2012 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

Wahiawa Community School

Certificate-Nursing Aide - CNA

Pickens Technical College