Demetrius Tate
Conyers,GA
Summary
Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
4Angels
Locust Grove, Georgia
05.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to clients in daily living activities.
- Assisted with mobility and transfers to ensure client safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Documented care provided and updated client records accurately.
- Communicated effectively with clients and families regarding care needs.
- Supported rehabilitation exercises under supervision of medical staff.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance overall client well-being.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Hospice Aide
Reliance Hospice
06.2012 - 04.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained patient hygiene and comfort through regular bathing and grooming tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients and their families.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care plans.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques and resources available for support.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a clean and safe patient environment.
- Developed relationships with patients that promoted trust, compassion and dignity throughout hospice journey.
- Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained a safe environment for patient care through adherence to established safety guidelines and policies.
- Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
- Provided physical, emotional and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Completed assigned tasks such as light housekeeping, laundry, errands, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and comfort.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient's plan of care.
- Compiled detailed documentation related to patient care services rendered.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Attended educational programs designed to enhance professional development.
- Assisted in the delivery of patient care services as delegated by the RN Case Manager or other healthcare professionals.
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any unusual findings to the RN Case Manager.
- Assisted residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing, and facility transfers.
- Conducted visits in accordance with agency policy adhering to all regulatory standards.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Provided companionship to patients while encouraging them to remain active within their limitations.
- Ensured confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Assisted with ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Education
Jackson High School
Jackson , GaSome College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GASkills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Mobility assistance
- Patient transfer techniques
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Patient safety protocols
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Compassionate care
- Reporting changes
- Daily living activities
- Attention to detail
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Health monitoring
- Patient care
- Multitasking and organization
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Emergency response
- Dressing assistance
- Wound care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Patient transfers
- Toileting assistance
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Feeding assistance
- Time management
- Infection control practices
- End-of-life care
- HIPAA compliance
- Healthcare ethics
- Range of motion exercises
- Positioning patients
- Intake recording
- General housekeeping
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Bedside manner
- Preparing meals
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Geriatric care
- Patient lifting
- Colostomy care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant for over 20 years
Timeline
CNA
4Angels
05.2022 - Current
Hospice Aide
Reliance Hospice
06.2012 - 04.2022
Jackson High School
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Southern Crescent Technical College