Dena Winters
Altus,OK
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
US Renal
Altus, OK
06.2021 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
Purchasing Assistant
Fox Building Supply
Altus, OK
08.2010 - 06.2021
- Reviewed purchase orders and invoices for accuracy.
- Maintained records of all purchases, pricing, and other important data.
- Created reports on the status of current orders, inventory levels, and deliveries.
- Advised management on changes in product availability, price fluctuations.
- Identified discrepancies between purchase orders, invoices and delivered items.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections upon receipt of goods from vendors.
- Monitored stock levels to ensure sufficient supplies were available at all times.
- Worked closely with Accounts Payable department to resolve invoice discrepancies.
- Kept inventory within ideal minimum and maximum levels with skilled management.
Receiving Associate
Fox Building Supply
Altus, OK
08.2010 - 06.2021
- Received incoming shipments and verified contents against purchase orders, packing slips and invoices.
- Inspected goods for damages or defects, reported issues to supervisor and resolved discrepancies with suppliers.
- Maintained records of all incoming products, including quantity received and location in warehouse.
- Unloaded trucks manually or using a hand truck or dolly when necessary.
- Stocked shelves with newly arrived inventory and removed outdated items.
- Performed quality assurance checks on incoming products prior to stocking the shelves.
- Verified accuracy of shipping documents such as bills of lading, packing lists and invoices.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while working in the receiving area.
- Organized storage areas to maximize movement and minimize labor.
- Investigated inventory discrepancies to maintain recordkeeping validity.
- Prepared accurate shipping orders and bills of lading to direct and route materials.
- Rejected deliveries containing damaged items or shortages and corresponded with shipper to rectify issues.
- Prepared packages for shipping and determined most economical shipping methods.
- Identified order discrepancies and damaged items and notified supervisor.
- Compared bills of lading against actual merchandise received, inspected for damaged goods and coordinated distribution to correct departments.
- Prepared documentation to track and report on damaged or missing items.
- Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southwest Technology Center
Altus, OK05-2019
High School Diploma -
Altus High School
Altus, OK04-2009
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Western Oklahoma State College
Altus, OKSkills
- Emergency Response
- Basic nursing care
- Sterilization techniques
- Information Protection
- Supply inventory measuring
- Cost Analysis
- Price comparison
- Cost Reduction
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Self Motivation
- Professionalism
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time management abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician
References
Regina Winters
580 - 471 - 5114
Rsg0204@sbcglobal.com
Cristilynne Rimmer
405 - 365 - 4778
Cristilynnerimmer5@gmail.com
Christian Perez
580 - 606 - 3025
Christianp_karequip12@yahoo.com
Chelsea Aguero
580 - 481 - 4395
aguero.chelsea@yahoo.com
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
US Renal
06.2021 - Current
Purchasing Assistant
Fox Building Supply
08.2010 - 06.2021
Receiving Associate
Fox Building Supply
08.2010 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southwest Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Altus High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Western Oklahoma State College