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Derriona Whitley

Lee's Summit,MO

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.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Assistant/Certified Phlebotomist

Advent Health South
Overland Park , Ks
05.2023 - Current
  • Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
  • Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
  • Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.

Anesthesia Technician

Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus
Kansas City, MO
12.2021 - 05.2023
  • Ensured all required equipment, supplies, and medications were available for each procedure.
  • Prepared operating rooms by setting up necessary equipment such as monitors, ventilators, IV pumps.
  • Identified problems related to anesthesia delivery systems and took corrective action when needed.
  • Performed routine maintenance on anesthesia machines according to manufacturer's guidelines.
  • Cleaned, disinfected, and sterilized instruments and equipment used in the OR following established protocols.
  • Ordered supplies needed for OR setup based on anticipated cases scheduled for that day, week, month.
  • Participated in staff meetings discussing new techniques or updates regarding patient care policies.
  • Assisted with transport of patients from OR recovery area back to assigned hospital room.

Nursing Assistant

St. Luke's
Kansas City, MO
01.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
  • Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
  • Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.

Nursing Assistant

Rehabilitation Hospital of overland park
Overland Park, Ks
09.2020 - 01.2021
  • Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

Nursing Assistant

Advanced health care of overland park
Overland Park, KS
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
  • Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.

Skills

  • Specimen Collection
  • HIPAA
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient Care
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Basic Life Support
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Patient Care and Safety
  • Catheter Care
  • quick learner eager to learn and tackle new task
  • strong attention to details and highly organized
  • team player who thrives in teamwork situations
  • strong ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Accomplishments

  • honor roll (2020)
  • Joined ROTC

Timeline

Nursing Assistant/Certified Phlebotomist

Advent Health South
05.2023 - Current

Anesthesia Technician

Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus
12.2021 - 05.2023

Nursing Assistant

St. Luke's
01.2021 - 12.2021

Nursing Assistant

Rehabilitation Hospital of overland park
09.2020 - 01.2021

Nursing Assistant

Advanced health care of overland park
07.2020 - 09.2020

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