Debbie Roberts
Durham,NC
Summary
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. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Compassionate caregiver offers 17 years of experience assisting others. Committed to delivering top-notch care, administering medication and maintaining safe environments. Knowledgeable of care documentation practices. Focused and attentive Medication Aide offering 6 years of healthcare expertise. Energetic and personable with thorough knowledge of medication, potential side effects and adverse reactions. Skilled in administering topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Well-versed in monitoring vital signs for indications of medication issues and general health changes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill
08.2008 - 11.2023
- 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 a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Demonstrated adaptability in the face of medical emergencies, providing crucial assistance during critical situations as needed.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring an adequate stock of medications was always available for patients'' needs.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards, safeguarding sensitive patient information at all times during recordkeeping duties.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- Boosted patient compliance with medication regimes through compassionate guidance and support.
- Safeguarded patients from potential drug interactions by carefully reviewing their medical histories before administering any new medications.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring and reporting any adverse reactions or changes in condition following medication administration.
- Supported the nursing staff with essential tasks, streamlining the overall care process.
Education
GED -
Vance Granville Community College
Creedmoor, NC01.2020
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Glucose Monitoring
- Emergency Care
- Problem-Solving
- Medication Reconciliation
- Certified Medication Aide
- Monitoring for Side Effects
Timeline
CNA
Signature Healthcare Of Chapel Hill
08.2008 - 11.2023
GED -
Vance Granville Community College
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