DEBORAH ALEXANDER
CNA/QMA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. 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. Analytical and strategic CNA with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. Compassionate CNA/QMA with [21 years of CARE GIVING experience. Expert in MED PASS ANS OBSERVING /REPORTING TO THE NURSE treatments with dedication to specialized patient care. Proven history of taking initiative to provide PERSONAL CARE treatments and employ knowledge.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/QMA
HOOVERWOOD LIVING
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
09.2019 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Direct Care Worker
CRF FIRST CHOICE
INDPLS, IN
08.2001 - 01.2019
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Education
QMA CERTIFICATION -
RESQ HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING
5142 MADISON AVE SUITE05.2022
GED -
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH INDPLD iN
06.1978
Skills
- Bedsore Prevention
- Surgical Preparation
- Vital Signs Collection
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Nutrition and Diet
- Needs Determination
- Linen Replacements
- Caregiver Relations
- Fluid Measurement
- Emotional and Social Support
- Observation Documentation
- Medication Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- Universal Precautions
- Documenting Behaviors
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
Certification
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Certified QMA , RESQ HEALTH AND TRAINING - SEPT 2021-DEC 2022
- TOOK STATE TEST 5/11/22
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- CPR AND FIRST AID CERTIFIED
gardening {flowers} charity work
Love to plant roses {my favorite } and hosta and succulents agave ,crassula Dudleya to be exact
love marigolds dual purpose ** help to downsize mosquitoes families## zinnias "easy" also swimming
charity work feed and donate food and money to the less fortunate clothing also give to wold charities
Timeline
CNA/QMA
HOOVERWOOD LIVING
09.2019 - Current
Direct Care Worker
CRF FIRST CHOICE
08.2001 - 01.2019
QMA CERTIFICATION -
RESQ HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING
GED -
GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH INDPLD iN