Debra Holland
Carrollton,GA
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
True Care Private Care Enterprise
Douglasville, Georgia
01.2025 - Current
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
CNA
Pine knoll Nsg Rehabilitation Center
Carrollton
04.2000 - 05.2004
CNA
Pine Knoll Nsg Rehabilitation Center
Carrollton
04.2000 - 05.2004
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
CNA
Carrollton Nsg Rehabilitation Center
Carrollton
08.1997 - 05.1999
Education
CNA CERTIFICATION - Health Care
West Central Technical College
CarrolltonSkills
- Daily living assistance
- Physical therapy assistance
- Transfer techniques
- Compassionate care
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Cooking
- Meds
- Tender Love Care
- Communication
- Laundry
- Mopping
- Errands
- Appointments
Timeline
PCA
True Care Private Care Enterprise
01.2025 - Current
CNA
Pine knoll Nsg Rehabilitation Center
04.2000 - 05.2004
CNA
Pine Knoll Nsg Rehabilitation Center
04.2000 - 05.2004
CNA
Carrollton Nsg Rehabilitation Center
08.1997 - 05.1999
CNA CERTIFICATION - Health Care
West Central Technical College