Demetrius Hammond
Tampa,FL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assist with hands-on experience in attending to patient needs in residential, long term care centers and hospital settings. Skilled in administering medication, managing schedules, and maintaining clean living environments for patients. Demonstrated ability to establish meaningful relationships with patients, ensuring comfort and enhancing quality of life. Previous work resulted in significant improvements in patient well-being and satisfaction. Trained in all mechanical lifts to accommodate patients safety and needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Direct Quality Care
Tampa, FL
09.2024 - 11.2024
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shore Acres Care Center
St. Petersburg, FL
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Certified Nursing Assistant
SnapNurse Willis Knighton Pierremont Hospital
Shreveport, Louisiana
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Detected emerging problems by monitoring patients' behavior, vital signs and fluid intake and output.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for COVID-19 patients.
- Utilized personal protective equipment when providing direct care to protect both staff and patients from transmission of the virus.
- Monitored vital signs and other symptoms of patients in the COVID-19 unit.
- Conducted daily rounds in the ICU to assess patient condition and provide necessary interventions as needed.
- Identified abnormal and critical respiratory patterns through direct pulmonary assessments.
- Followed PPE specifications and disposed of contaminated materials, following strict safety guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care activities using electronic health record systems.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- To admit new patients / Discharge patients when COVID 19 has been treated of COVID unit.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Krucial staffing UT Hospital
Tyler, TX
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Transported patients to rehab after being non mobile from covid-19 using wheelchairs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Krucial Staffing
El Paso, TX
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided excellent service and attention to family members and friends due to the COVID outbreak; no visitors were allowed in hospitals.
- To clean and bag bodies once the patient has expired due to COVID-19.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
Tampa, FL
12.2016 - 10.2020
- To assist the nurse with changing dressings on wounds to prevent infection and check for healing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient's condition and treatment, documenting all observations in electronic medical records system.
- Utilized a wide range of medical equipment, including ventilators and intravenous (IV) pumps, to support patient care.
- Assessed patients, documented observations and reviewed patient charts to determine care needs.
- To assist nurses in performing therapeutic measures such as suctioning tracheostomy tubes, colostomy irrigations, wound dressings, bladder irrigation, and catheterization.
- Administered care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
- Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.
- Cleaned equipment used during procedures before storing them away safely .
- Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and reported any changes to the medical team.
- Prioritized patient care assignments based on patient conditions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving life-threatening conditions such as cardiac arrests or respiratory failure.
- Positioned patients properly during examination .
- Provided bedside care to critically ill patients including hygiene ,feeding, and repositioning.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress towards goals.
- Assisted in transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs and stretchers for transport purposes.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring their needs and preferences were communicated to the healthcare team.
- Monitored patient vital signs, assessing and responding to changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
Certification as Nursing Assist - Certified Nursing
Leary Tech
5410 N 20th St10-1998
Skills
- Documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Medication coordination
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Multitasking and organization
- Elderly care
- Compassion and empathy
- Direct patient care
- PPE usage
- Alzheimer's care
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Dementia care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Safety awareness
- Dependable and responsible
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Compassionate communication
- Patient care and companionship
- Indirect patient care
- First aid and safety
- Records maintenance
- HIPAA compliance
- Dining room support
Affiliations
- Owner of Prettygirlzscrubz in 2023 i decided to make a brand of scrubs that offer fashion and comfortably taking the medical profession to a new level.
Accomplishments
- Received awards for my compassion and caregiving skills
Certification
- certified nursing assist for over 25 years
Timeline
Caregiver
Direct Quality Care
09.2024 - 11.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shore Acres Care Center
08.2022 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
SnapNurse Willis Knighton Pierremont Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Krucial staffing UT Hospital
02.2021 - 04.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Krucial Staffing
11.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred Hospital Bay Area
12.2016 - 10.2020
- certified nursing assist for over 25 years
Certification as Nursing Assist - Certified Nursing
Leary Tech
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