Demetrius Daniels
St Louis,MO
Summary
Dedicated CNA with experience at St John's Nursing Home, skilled in vital signs monitoring and effective communication. Enhanced resident care through individualized plans and quality improvement initiatives. Trained staff in safety protocols, reducing incidents by 20%. Committed to compassionate care and maintaining confidentiality, fostering a positive environment for residents.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA/NA
St John's Nursing Home
St Louis, MO
04.2023 - 12.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in resident health status.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement individualized care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in resident rooms and common areas.
- Supported residents in mobility exercises to enhance physical well-being.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident care progress and needs.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident assistance and safety protocols.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance overall care delivery.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
Education
High School Diploma - Computer Technology
Normandy High School
St Louis, MOSkills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Individualized care plans
- Hygiene assistance
- Mobility support
- Effective communication
- Safety protocols
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Staff training
- Body mechanics utilization
- Confidentiality maintenance
- Wound care techniques
- Nutritional monitoring
- Emotional support provision
- Fall prevention measures
- Resident comfort adjustments
- Care plan implementation
- Record keeping accuracy
- Stress reduction strategies
- Clutter-free environments
- Time management
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
Timeline
CNA/NA
St John's Nursing Home
04.2023 - 12.2025
High School Diploma - Computer Technology
Normandy High School