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DeShawn Taylor

Durham,NC

Summary

Caring Nursing Assistant with 8-year background in caring for elderly, disabled and injured patients in healthcare setting. Hands-on experience in performing routine tasks under direction of nurse staff. Established rapport of reliability and creating positive rapport with patients, family and staff.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Duke University
08.2018 - Current
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.

Nursing Assistant 1, Health Unit Coordinator

Duke Regional Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2018
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Vance-Granville Community College
Henderson, NC
05.2025

Skills

  • Trach Care
  • Ostomy Care
  • Catheter Care
  • Hygiene Care
  • Best Practices and Standards
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Outpatient Care
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Incident Response
  • Patient Health Information Privacy
  • Operational Standards
  • Relationship Issues Management

Certification

Basic life support (BLS) 2

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Duke University
08.2018 - Current

Nursing Assistant 1, Health Unit Coordinator

Duke Regional Hospital
08.2015 - 08.2018

No Degree - Nursing

Vance-Granville Community College

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