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Denzel Pennix

Addison,TX

Summary

Patient-focused Certified Nursing Assistant with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families.

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Analytical and strategic medical support with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Legacy Willow Bend
07.2024 - Current

ADLs, applying daily care for patients who can’t do for themselves, assisting with feeding and showering patients. While making sure they stay in good health, checking their vitals and blood levels.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nexus Children Dallas
10.2023 - 07.2024

Conducted routine health monitoring through vital sign assessments and blood sugar checks. ADLs, children with behavioral issues and critical problems.

State Tested Nursing Assistant

Ohio Veterans Home
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Provided direct personal patient observation, care, and assistance to 50 patients per shift in veterans home medical facility.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Help check new and old residents in and out.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Staff Health/ Dunwoody Health And Rehab
11.2021 - 09.2022
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Delivered high-quality care to multiple patients in hospital facility.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Concord Care Facility
04.2020 - 10.2021
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Delivered high-quality care to multiple patients in hospital facility.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • 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.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sunrise Senior Living
10.2017 - 12.2019
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Delivered high-quality care to multiple patients in hospital facility.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • 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.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Northeast Atlanta Health and Rehab
03.2017 - 10.2017
  • Provide daily care, help assist them, check their vitals, feed them ADLS and restorative
  • A hand to hold home health agency

Certified Nursing Assistant

Genacross Lutheran Home
06.2014 - 12.2016
  • Provide care, help them eat as well as gaining there strength back
  • ADLs
  • Also, I cooked some days and set up tables and position them to comfort
  • Assistant administrator, I helped with scheduling and filing, and setting appointments.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Delivered high-quality care to multiple patients in hospital facility.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

Brighter Light Health Academy
Sandusky, OH
10.2014

Diploma - Basic

Sandusky High School
Sandusky, OH
05.2014

Skills

  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Charting Expertise
  • Medication Assistance
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Specimen Collection
  • Status Updates
  • Company Guidelines
  • Privacy and Confidentiality
  • Medical Records Management
  • Catheter Change and Preparation
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Direct Supervision
  • Medications Familiarity
  • Wound Care
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Critical Thinking
  • Feeding Assistance Expertise
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • General Housekeeping Abilities
  • Family Support and Assistance
  • Proper Staffing
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
  • Inpatient Care
  • Intake Recording
  • Activity Planning
  • Trustworthy Companion
  • Efficient and Reliable Team Player
  • Performance Improvement
  • Measuring Bodily Fluids
  • Quality Improvement Activities
  • Medical Procedures Understanding
  • Hygiene Standards
  • Mobility Support
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Glucose Testing
  • Special Dietary Requirements
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Medication Side Effect Knowledge
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Compassionate Caregiver
  • Documentation Procedures Expertise
  • Database Administration
  • Patient Admission
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 60 staff members.

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Medication aide

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Legacy Willow Bend
07.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nexus Children Dallas
10.2023 - 07.2024

State Tested Nursing Assistant

Ohio Veterans Home
10.2022 - 09.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Staff Health/ Dunwoody Health And Rehab
11.2021 - 09.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Concord Care Facility
04.2020 - 10.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sunrise Senior Living
10.2017 - 12.2019

Northeast Atlanta Health and Rehab
03.2017 - 10.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

Genacross Lutheran Home
06.2014 - 12.2016
  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Medication aide

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

Brighter Light Health Academy

Diploma - Basic

Sandusky High School
Denzel Pennix