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DELORES M. EDGESTON

Wauwatosa

Summary

Professional Certified Nursing Assistant with over 10 years of experience seeking to build a long-term career with an employer that enables me to learn, implement new ideas for the betterment of the organization, which will let me utilize my skills, experiences, and provides me with advancement opportunities. To obtain a position within an organized facility that will enable me to utilize my skills, education, experience, and passion to contribute to the success of something greater than myself.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Advocate Aurora Health Care
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities to enhance comfort and well-being.
  • Monitored vital signs, documenting changes accurately for effective patient assessments and interventions.
  • Educated patients and families on healthcare procedures, promoting understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences.
  • Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols, fostering a culture of excellence.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)

Edenbrooke
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Perform various tasks assigned by the floor nurse including checking vital signs, weighing Guests, applying creams/ointments and collecting specimens.
  • Support the care planning process by providing supervisors with specific information and observations of the Guest’s needs, preferences and report any behavioral changes.
  • Assists the Wound Care Nurse as directed.
  • Complete medical records documenting care provided and other information in accordance with nursing policies while maintaining strict confidentiality.
  • Assure that established infection control and standard precaution practices are maintained when providing care. Follow established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.
  • Report all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment and supply issues to the supervisor.
  • Must answer and respond to call lights promptly and courteously.
  • Assist with new admissions, re-admissions and assist with the transfer of Guests to different rooms within the facility.
  • Type: Nursing Home
  • EMR: Point Click Care

Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)

Elm Brook Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Perform services for the patient involving bathing using basinless bath products, oral hygiene and oral feeding and care of hair.
  • Answer patient lights and performing services in a timely manner that adds to the physical well-being of the patient.
  • Participate in hourly rounds.
  • Transport patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as bedpans, urinals and wheelchairs.
  • Keep the patient’s rooms in clean and orderly condition, including making beds.
  • Maintain unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed.
  • DOT drug screens, breath alcohol tests, audiograms, vision tests, phlebotomy, urinalysis, vital signs, wound care and maintaining medical records.
  • Type: Trauma Level II
  • EMR: EPIC

Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)

Select Medical Hospital
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Perform services for the patient involving bathing using basin less bath products, oral hygiene and oral feeding and care of hair.
  • Answer patient lights and performing services in a timely manner that adds to the physical well-being of the patient.
  • Participate in hourly rounds.
  • Transport patients to and from various treatment centers when necessary; assists transporters in moving patients in and out of stretchers and wheelchairs.
  • Maintain the cleanliness of various instruments and equipment such as bedpans, urinals and wheelchairs.
  • Keep the patient’s rooms in clean and orderly condition, including making beds.
  • Maintain unit stock levels of supplies and equipment as directed.
  • DOT drug screens, breath alcohol tests, audiograms, vision tests, phlebotomy, urinalysis, vital signs, wound care and maintaining medical records.
  • Type: LTACH
  • EMR: EPIC

Patient Care Technician (Full Time)

Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2021
  • Keep patient rooms tidy and sanitized
  • Assist patient with everyday needs (personal hygiene, using the restroom, grooming etc.)
  • Monitor vital signs (temperature, pulse etc.)
  • Trained on Glucose Monitor, EKG, Bladder Scanner
  • Performed medical assistant duties when required including: DOT drug screens, breath alcohol tests, audiograms, vision tests, phlebotomy, urinalysis, vital signs, wound care and maintaining medical records.
  • Working knowledge of relevant equipment (catheters, needles etc.)
  • Type: Trauma Level II
  • EMR: EPIC

Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)

Ovations Sarah Chudnow
11.2018 - 07.2019
  • Obtain Vital signs for nurse at the begging of every shift
  • Patients cares
  • Daily charting on intake and output
  • Report any change of condition to RN immediate
  • Computer training to stay up to date with my skills
  • Restorative cares on residents per physical therapy
  • Customer service
  • Type: Assisted Living Facility
  • EMR: Point Click Care

Certified Nursing Assistant (Full Time)

New Castle Place
10.2017 - 01.2019
  • Assist nurse in treatments
  • Chart intake output and residents’ daily
  • Shift report about residents with RN’s, LPN’s and CNA’s
  • Distribute fluids to rooms, and room trays to residents
  • Assist with eating
  • Customer service
  • Type: Retirement Community
  • EMR: Point Click Care

Patient Care Assistant (Full Time)

Froedtert Hospital
06.2016 - 04.2017
  • Retrieve vital signs as ordered by doctor
  • Shift report exchange between RNs and fellow PCAs
  • Obtain blood sugar for diabetic patients
  • Prep patient for surgery
  • Assist with patient ADLs PRN
  • Hourly rounding and charting on patient
  • Type: Trauma Level I
  • EMR: EPIC

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Bradley Technical and Trade High School
Milwaukee, WI
06.2008

Skills

  • Computer: Windows, Word, Excel, Power point, Internet
  • Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, cross-cultural communication, vast teamwork talent
  • Analytical Skills: Problem solver troubleshooter, and multitasking abilities
  • Personal Attributes: Leader, self-starter, strong ethics and integrity, adaptable, and creative Job
  • Knowledge: Knowledge of physical & mental impairments and their effects on individual’s vocational and social adjustment Knowledge of Federal, State, and community programs and experience working with persons with mental health diagnosis, assisting individuals with identifying and resolving problems

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • BLS (AHA) | 2024-10

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Advocate Aurora Health Care
08.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)

Select Medical Hospital
06.2022 - 02.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)

Edenbrooke
01.2022 - 06.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)

Elm Brook Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2023

Patient Care Technician (Full Time)

Columbia St. Mary's Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)

Ovations Sarah Chudnow
11.2018 - 07.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant (Full Time)

New Castle Place
10.2017 - 01.2019

Patient Care Assistant (Full Time)

Froedtert Hospital
06.2016 - 04.2017

High School Diploma - undefined

Bradley Technical and Trade High School

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