Debra Alston
IT support
Santa Rosa,California
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. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
At Home Care Giver's
Santa Rosa, CA
03.2017 - 11.2023
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
CNA
Home Instead
Rohnert Park, CA
01.2015 - 02.2017
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facilities and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Deli Supervisor
Oliver's Supermarket
Santa Rosa, CA
03.2009 - 12.2016
- Organized and oversaw food service training to educate employees on food safety handling, relaying orders to cooks, and upselling food and beverages.
- Trained, supervised, and evaluated deli staff to align compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Inventoried food products and associated materials on a weekly basis.
- Observed quality assurance standards to optimize the freshness of deli products.
- Reduced health risks and safety hazards by preparing beverage products consistently while creating cleaning schedules, restocking items, and sanitizing equipment to adhere to health department standards.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings with thorough training and effective customer service policies.
Education
No Degree - IT Support Technician
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CA10.2023
No Degree - Data Entry
Big Ben Community Colledge
Frankfurt, Germany03.1986
Skills
- Medications Familiarity
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Family Support and Assistance
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Medication Assistance
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Wound Care
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Responding to Emergencies
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Charting Expertise
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Patient Assessments
- Recording Vital Signs
- Intake Recording
- Trustworthy Companion
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
Accomplishments
Certified in IT Support
Certified in Linux
Certified Nursing Assistant
Certification
Certified IT support Technician
Certified Linux
Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
CNA
At Home Care Giver's
03.2017 - 11.2023
CNA
Home Instead
01.2015 - 02.2017
Deli Supervisor
Oliver's Supermarket
03.2009 - 12.2016
No Degree - IT Support Technician
Santa Rosa Junior College
No Degree - Data Entry
Big Ben Community Colledge
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