Debra Bennington
Martinsville
Summary
Compassionate CNA/QMA/LPN with extensive experience caring for medically fragile pediatric and adult patients, including individuals with trachs, G-tubes, severe developmental conditions, and complex congenital needs. Skilled agency clinician with a strong background in long-term care, rehab, and assisted living environments. Insulin-certified and known for adaptability, calm under pressure, and delivering safe, ethical, high-acuity care in diverse clinical settings. Experienced in providing specialized, patient-centered care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, supporting safety, comfort, and behavioral needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) (LPN)
Indiana Fitness Works
Indianapolis, Indiana
01.2020 - Current
- Medication Administration — Administer oral, topical, inhaled, ophthalmic, otic, and nasal medications under nurse supervision.
- Documentation — Accurately record medication administration, refusals, side effects, and patient responses.
- Medication Safety — Follow the Five Rights of Medication Administration and maintain compliance with Indiana state regulations.
- Patient Monitoring — Observe patients for adverse reactions or changes in condition and report promptly to nursing staff.
- Maintain a clean, organized medication cart and ensure proper storage and handling of all medications.
- Provide additional clinical support with ADLs, mobility, and basic care needs as needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)(QMA)
Symphony of Dyer
Dyer, Indiana
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Delivered direct personal care to residents with diverse medical conditions and chronic illnesses.
- Assisted with ADLs including bathing, grooming, feeding, hygiene, dressing, and mobility.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, intake/output, drainage, and daily weights.
- Maintained clean, sanitary patient rooms and common areas.
- Built therapeutic relationships with patients and families through compassionate communication.
- Reported changes in patient condition promptly to nursing staff.
- Assisted with ROM exercises and post-surgical mobility following strict precautions.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and ancillary staff to ensure coordinated care.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA and facility protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Kindred Healthcare
Dyer, Indiana
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Provided comprehensive personal care in a long-term care environment.
- Supported safe ambulation and transfers, including post-operative mobility with knee/hip precautions.
- Documented vital signs, intake/output, and patient observations accurately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment to reduce infection risk.
- Delivered compassionate, patient-focused care to support emotional and physical well-being.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program -
Hondros College of Nursing
Indianapolis, Indiana01-2026
Skills
- Patient Care — ADLs, hygiene, grooming, feeding
- Vital Signs — BP, pulse, respirations, temperature
- Documentation — intake/output, weights, observations
- Mobility Support — transfers, ambulation, post-surgical precautions
- Infection Control — sanitation, PPE, safety protocols
- Communication — patient interaction, team collaboration
- ROM Assistance — regular and post-operative
- HIPAA Compliance — privacy, confidentiality
- High-acuity pediatric care
- Adult complex care
- Agency travel experience
- Long-term care
- Rehab
- Assisted living
- Insulin certification
- Calm under pressure
- Ethical, safe care
- Problem-solving
- Glucose monitoring
- Insulin injection administration
- Emergency care
- Certified medication aide
- Monitoring for side effects
- Medication schedule adherence
- Medication reconciliation
- Patient observation
- Attention to detail
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Adverse reaction identification
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Administering medications
- Dosage calculation
- Records maintenance
- Glucose testing
- Patient assessments
- Daily living assistance
- Patient care
- Specimen collection
- Walking rounds
- CPR certification
Certification
- Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) — State of Indiana
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) — State of Indiana
- CPR Certified — American Heart Association
Section name
- Healthcare Training Solutions — Highland, Indiana
- Qualified Medication Aide
- MedStar Academy
- Nursing Assistant / P Certification (CNA)
Timeline
Qualified Medication Aide (QMA) (LPN)
Indiana Fitness Works
01.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)(QMA)
Symphony of Dyer
01.2018 - 01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Kindred Healthcare
01.2015 - 01.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program -
Hondros College of Nursing