DENISHA MITCHELL
Amityville,NY
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide with extensive experience in patient care, hygiene management, and vital signs monitoring. Skilled in infection control, electronic charting, and providing emotional support. Bringing strong healthcare ethics and a proactive approach to enhance patient comfort and safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Queen of the Rosary Motherhouse
03.2020 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Home Health Aide
Private Contractors
04.2018 - 02.2023
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
Education
EKG AND PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
ACCESS CAREERS
Hempstead, NY09.2024
CNA
ACCESS CAREERS
Hempstead, NY02.2024
HHA
New York Career Institute
Far Rockaway, NY12.2019
High School Diploma -
Thompson Town High
Jamaica West Indies06.2006
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Feeding
- Basic Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Recording vital signs
- Infection Control
- Catheter Care
- Electronic Charting
- Companionship and emotional support
- Healthcare ethics
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Time Management
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Queen of the Rosary Motherhouse
03.2020 - Current
Home Health Aide
Private Contractors
04.2018 - 02.2023
EKG AND PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
ACCESS CAREERS
CNA
ACCESS CAREERS
HHA
New York Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Thompson Town High
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