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. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. 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. 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. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Patient-focused 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.
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Deshannon Bostic
Warner Robins,GA
Summary
Overview
4
years of professional experience
Work History
The Lodge Rehabilitation Center Warner Robins, GA
Certified Nursing Assistant
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
Safety Net Behavioral HealthcareMontgomery, AL
Behavioral Aide Supervisor
06.2022 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Improved student behavior by implementing individualized behavior support plans and monitoring progress.
- Reduced incidents of disruptive behavior by establishing clear expectations and consequences for students.
- Enhanced communication with parents through detailed progress reports and regular meetings, resulting in increased parental involvement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for students with behavioral challenges.
- Provided one-on-one support for students struggling with emotional or behavioral issues during class time and school activities.
- Facilitated group sessions on anger management, conflict resolution, and problem-solving techniques for better selfregulation.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and interventions, ensuring data-driven decision making for support strategies.
- Implemented crisis prevention techniques to de-escalate challenging situations, maintaining safety for all involved parties.
- Supported the development of self-advocacy skills in students by providing guidance on expressing needs appropriately.
- Mentor ed new Behavioral Aides on best practices for supporting at-risk youth within educational settings.
- Answered daily office phone calls for appointments, questions and visitation rules.
PHP Of AlabamaWetumpka, AL
Direct Care Worker
03.2020 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and individualized care tailored to their specific needs.
- Reduced instances of patient injury through vigilant monitoring and timely intervention in high-risk situations.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families, promoting open communication lines for better understanding of care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in designing and implementing personalized care plans, maximizing patient outcomes.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate information was readily available for healthcare providers and family members.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Administered medications accurately and promptly, adhering to medication schedules and physician instructions.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs regularly to track patient health status, promptly reporting any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals.
Education
Montgomery Adult Education Post SecondaryMontgomery, AL
GED
10.2006
University Overview
Skills
- Documenting behaviors
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Observing responses
- Patient-focused care
- Conducting intakes
- Quality Assurance
- Transporting patients
- Indirect Patient Care
- Care plan implementation
- Patient Relations
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Lifting
- Mobility Assistance
- Condition Monitoring
- Companionship and emotional support
- Basic Life Support
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Safety Precautions
- Medical office administration
- End of life care
- Healthcare ethics
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- DBMS
- Chronic Disease Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Recording vital signs
- Compassionate
- Feeding assistance expert
- Compassionate caregiver
- Responding to emergencies
- Inpatient Care
- Collecting vital signs
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Lodge Rehabilitation Center
07.2023 - Current
Behavioral Aide Supervisor
Safety Net Behavioral Healthcare
06.2022 - 06.2023
Direct Care Worker
PHP Of Alabama
03.2020 - 05.2022
Montgomery Adult Education Post Secondary
GED