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Debbie Parker

Aurora,CO

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a strong commitment to enhancing patient well-being through personalized care and support for diverse health-related conditions. Known for exceptional relationship-building skills and a proactive approach to patient safety, ensuring high-quality service delivery. Demonstrated expertise in maintaining accurate charting and providing empathetic bedside manner in various healthcare settings.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medical Aide

South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
Denver, CO
08.2020 - Current
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.

Paraprofessional

Cherry Creek Schools
Centennial, CO
01.2016 - Current
  • Physically and verbally interacted with students to engage individuals and groups throughout day.
  • Supported students in developing strategies for individual needs and classroom group dynamics.
  • Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
  • Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
  • Provided feedback on individual actions, behaviors and verbal responses.
  • Observed students to supply teachers with feedback regarding potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
  • Utilized curriculum with life-based approach.
  • Kept youth safe and secure at facility and in public.
  • Provided students with personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Assisted students with disabilities of all types.
  • Helped diaper and feed students.

Paraprofessional

BOCES
Strasburg, CO
08.2012 - 12.2016
  • Modeled and taught basic and advanced social skills, conflict management techniques and study approaches to students.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Promoted student learning by providing individualized and small group support to reinforce classroom topics.
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
  • Supervised students and maintained security throughout school buildings and on field trips.
  • Conducted special assessments and tutoring sessions to support individual student needs.
  • Completed documentation on student behaviors, interventions and results.
  • Assisted students with all types of disabilities.
  • Assisted with toileting and diapering.

Education

CNA Medication Aide Training - Nursing

Endura Healthcare Training Program
Englewood, CO
09-2024

Certified Nursing Aide -

Ann Rose School of Nursing Arts
Westminster, CO
06.2020

High School Diploma -

Chatfield High School
Littleton, CO

Some College (No Degree) -

Metropolitan State College

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Basic life support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Documentation skills
  • Time management
  • CNA certification
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Certified medication aide (CMA)
  • Output monitoring and reporting
  • Bedside manner
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Emergency response
  • Excellent communication
  • Infection control procedures
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Palliative care
  • Recording vital signs
  • Collecting specimens
  • End-of-life care

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medical Aide

South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation Center
08.2020 - Current

Paraprofessional

Cherry Creek Schools
01.2016 - Current

Paraprofessional

BOCES
08.2012 - 12.2016

Certified Nursing Aide -

Ann Rose School of Nursing Arts

High School Diploma -

Chatfield High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Metropolitan State College

CNA Medication Aide Training - Nursing

Endura Healthcare Training Program
Debbie Parker