Derhondra Suggs
Kinston,NC
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/MedTech
Spring Arbor Assisted Living
Kinston, NC
08.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kinston High School
Kinston, NC06-1998
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Observing responses
- Care plan implementation
- Basic Life Support
- Toileting assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection control procedures
- Medical Records Management
- Patient Lifting
- Vital sign recording
- Documenting behaviors
- Mobility Assistance
- Specimen Collection
- Compassionate
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Companionship and emotional support
- Collecting specimens
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Conducting intakes and medication administration
Affiliations
When im not working I enjoy spending time with my family going out to eat and traveling to visit my grandchildren or just starting a project around the house or planting flowers in the yard.
Accomplishments
I earned a leadership role at work I was employee of the month twice for having a overall excellent work ethic and performance I was always there to pick up extra shifts when needed this gave me the leadership role of becoming a Supervisor In Charge..
Certification
CNA1-564443 HCP BLS-CPR, AED on 10/6/2024-10/06/2026 519024-1728247734
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
CNA/MedTech
Spring Arbor Assisted Living
08.2022 - Current
CNA1-564443 HCP BLS-CPR, AED on 10/6/2024-10/06/2026
High School Diploma -
Kinston High School
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