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Dearcie Celestine

Breaux Bridge,LA

Summary

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient-focused care and patient management, honed at Elite Medical Staffing. Excelled in delivering compassionate care and companionship, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in observing responses and recording vital signs, ensuring high-quality outpatient and inpatient care. Achieved a notable reduction in fall incidents through effective preventive measures.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Elite Medical Staffing
01.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.

CNA

Platnium Agency
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

CNA

Golden Rule Home Health
03.2020 - 10.2022

Assistant residents with ADLs

Maintain a clean environment

Assist residents with Eating, Bathing and getting in bed

Collect and record vitals if needed

Collect and record CBGs if needed

Assist residents in their own Homes

Education

Breauxbridge High School
Breaux Bridge, LA

Certified Nurse Assistant -

SAHC CNA School
Breaux Bridge, LA
07.2015

Skills

Outpatient care

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Elite Medical Staffing
01.2024 - Current

CNA

Platnium Agency
01.2022 - 09.2024

CNA

Golden Rule Home Health
03.2020 - 10.2022

Breauxbridge High School

Certified Nurse Assistant -

SAHC CNA School
Dearcie Celestine