Debra Burton
Houston,TX
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. 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
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurses Assistant
Richard A. Anderson Veteran's Home
Houston, TX
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oceans Psyciatric Hospital
Pasadena, TX
01.2017 - 03.2020
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Certified Nurse's Assistant
The Woodlands Healthcare Center
Woodlands , Texas
08.1999 - 01.2002
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment. Assisted new coworkers on computers with charting of patient
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 150 bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
Certified Nursing Assistant
Twelve Oaks Hospital
Houston , Texas
06.1993 - 06.1997
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
Education
High School Diploma -
Galena High School
Galena Park, TX05.1988
School For Certificate For Nurses Assistant
Vista Continuing Care
09.1999
Skills
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Nutrition and Diet
- Mobility Assistance
- Needs Determination
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Observation Documentation
- Bedsore Prevention
- Fluid Measurement
- Vital Signs Collection
Timeline
Certified Nurses Assistant
Richard A. Anderson Veteran's Home
01.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oceans Psyciatric Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2020
Certified Nurse's Assistant
The Woodlands Healthcare Center
08.1999 - 01.2002
Certified Nursing Assistant
Twelve Oaks Hospital
06.1993 - 06.1997
High School Diploma -
Galena High School
School For Certificate For Nurses Assistant
Vista Continuing Care