Dejah Brown
Plymouth,NC
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in providing patient care in various healthcare settings. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient records. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with patients and work effectively within multidisciplinary medical teams. Proven track record of improving patient comfort and safety through dedication and empathetic care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
ECU Health Chowan Hospital
Edenton, NC
02.2022 - Current
- Efficiently delivered patients to treatment units via wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Maximized response time to call lights and attended to patient requests promptly.
- Acted swiftly in response to sudden illnesses or injuries.
- Efficiently retrieved and processed requested samples for medical testing.
- Assisted patients and their families in coping with difficult circumstances.
- Kept precise records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns to be assessed by the medical staff.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
- Administered basic patient care which involved taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, as well as recording intake and output.
- Provided support to patients in maintaining proper hygiene by assisting with shaving, bathing, and oral care.
Personal Care Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant
Health-Pro Homecare Services
Greenville , NC
05.2017 - Current
- Assisted clients by accompanying them to medical appointments and offering transportation services if needed.
- Immediately reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor.
- Assisted with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
- Managed and maintained cleanliness of living spaces through tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting, and changing bed linens.
- Educated family members on effective client care techniques.
Personal Care Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant
Pathfinders of Coastal Carolina
Plymouth, NC
08.2017 - 05.2024
- Adapted meal preparations to meet individual's dietary requirements and provided support during mealtime.
- Facilitated clients' independence in performing essential everyday activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Taught family members effective client care techniques for in-home caregiving.
- Maintained a high standard of compassionate patient care for each and every client.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks catering to specific dietary restrictions such as diabetes, low sodium intake, and high protein preferences
Certified Nursing Assistant
Faith Works Home Health Care
Williamston, NC
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Offered compassionate assistance to patients and their loved ones in times of distress.
- Adhered to established protocols for cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Provided support to patients for their daily tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Implemented a systematic routine for turning and repositioning bedridden patients, ensuring the prevention of bedsores.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises for residents who were unable to walk.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Roanoke Landing Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Plymouth, NC
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Efficiently facilitated the transportation of patients to treatment units via wheelchair or stretcher.
- Aided in the collection of personal data from patient charts to facilitate admissions procedures.
- Enhanced overall comfort by providing comfort measures like back rubs and incorporating positioning pillows.
- Provided compassionate support to help families navigate through end-of-life decision-making.
- Helped patients with safe mobility by utilizing appropriate equipment.
Personal Care Assistant/Patient Care Certified Nursing Assistant
Vintage Inn of Williamston
Williamston, NC
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Responded to call lights swiftly and addressed patient needs as required.
- Vigilantly assessed patients for any alterations in their health.
- Aided in the safe movement of patients, utilizing suitable equipment for ambulation.
- Delivered meals to patients in their rooms and provided assistance with feeding as required.
- Regularly turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent the occurrence of bedsores.
- Promoted overall wellness among patients by offering assistance with tasks such as shaving, bathing and oral hygiene for the cultivation of healthy habits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plymouth High School
Plymouth, NC06-2015
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Family support and assistance
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Responding to emergencies
- Bedside manner
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Understands medical procedures
- Outpatient Care
- Range of motion exercises
- Compassionate
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant 2018-Current
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
ECU Health Chowan Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Faith Works Home Health Care
06.2021 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Roanoke Landing Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
10.2019 - 08.2020
Personal Care Assistant/Patient Care Certified Nursing Assistant
Vintage Inn of Williamston
09.2017 - 03.2019
Personal Care Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant
Pathfinders of Coastal Carolina
08.2017 - 05.2024
Personal Care Assistant/Certified Nursing Assistant
Health-Pro Homecare Services
05.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Plymouth High School
- Certified Nursing Assistant 2018-Current
- CPR Certified
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