Delta McDonald
CNA
Houston,TX
Summary
Reliable employee seeking CNA position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
C.H.H.A
Griswold Home Health Care
Webster, TX
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Caregiver
Orchard Park At Victory Lakes
League City, TX
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Certified Home Care Aide
Reach Health
Houston, TX
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness. Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
Education
Online CNA Training & CEU - Nursing
MyCNAjobs.com
Online12.2021
High School Diploma -
Santa Fe High School
Santa Fe, TX05.1997
Skills
- Recording vital signs
- Patient Assessments
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Measuring bodily fluids, Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Certification
Certified in Texas Attended: MyCNAjobs.com
Coronavirus Training Certification Completion 11/04/2020
Caregiver Training Certification Completion 11/05/2020
CNA & HHA CEU Certifications Course: MyCNAjobs.com
Chronic Pain 0.75 All States Except CA & DE 08/25/2022
Assisting With Medication 1.50 All States Except CA & DE 04/12/2022 #38627 Dementia 1.75 All States Except CA & DE 02/22/2022 #30884
CPR 1.25 All States Except CA & DE 02/20/2022 #30583
Work Availability
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Quote
Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.
Marie Curie
Timeline
C.H.H.A
Griswold Home Health Care
03.2020 - 12.2021
Caregiver
Orchard Park At Victory Lakes
04.2019 - 03.2020
Certified Home Care Aide
Reach Health
10.2018 - 03.2019
Online CNA Training & CEU - Nursing
MyCNAjobs.com
High School Diploma -
Santa Fe High School
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