Debra Harrison
Houston,TX
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with 5 years experience in a hospice setting. Patient-focused and empathetic caregiver with extensive knowledge of geriatric needs. Desire a position in a clinical setting. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Motivated CNA with a highly effective communication style. Efficient worker who demonstrates strong time management and prioritization skills. Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Cashier
Frenchy's
01.2008
- Provide exceptional customer service
- Maintain register.
CNA
Primetime Home Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
CNA
Paradigm First Colony
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Certified Nursing Aid
Windsor Quail Valley
03.2016 - Current
- Assist Residents with daily activity
- Help with patient baths or showers
- Maintain their room
- Be there for them if they need to simply talk
- Helping them eat or drink.
Resident Assistance
Emeritus Assistance Living
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Helping with basic medical procedures
- Taking vitals signs
- Help them walk
- Help assist patients in and out of their beds.
Retail Cashier
Timewise Inc
01.2010 - 01.2013
- File store report at the end of each shift
- Understand and abide by state and federal laws against selling to minors
- Work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Willowridge High School
Missouri City, TX06.2008
Skills
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Feeding assistance expert
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Trustworthy companion
- Companionship and emotional support
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Committed team player
- Culinary talent
- Dedicated hospice care provider
- Adaptable
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Compassionate communication
- Compassion and Empathy
- Feeding Assistance
Certification
- Licensed/Certified Home Health Aide
- First Aid Certification
- BCLS Certification
- Certified Nurses Aide
Additional Information
HIGHLIGHTED HEALTHCARE CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS Certified Nursing Assistant licensed by the Department of Aging and Disability Services Nurse Aid Registry of Texas. Registration #NA8903836 Issue Date 01/15/2013
Hobbies and Interests
Looking for a new promising beginning
Timeline
CNA
Primetime Home Healthcare
02.2024 - Current
CNA
Paradigm First Colony
10.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Aid
Windsor Quail Valley
03.2016 - Current
Resident Assistance
Emeritus Assistance Living
01.2013 - 01.2014
Retail Cashier
Timewise Inc
01.2010 - 01.2013
Retail Cashier
Frenchy's
01.2008
High School Diploma -
Willowridge High School