Desiree Willette
Biddeford,ME
Summary
Compassionate and detail oriented CNA with almost ten years experience in high-risk labor and delivery and postpartum. Highly prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Resourceful, reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs. Excels in emergency response, patient monitoring, and effective communication, contributing to improved patient outcomes and team efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA Level III, High Risk Labor and Delivery/High Risk Antepartum
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
10.2020 - Current
- Provided emotional and physical support for patients during labor and delivery, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, intake and output, and point-of-care testing, to ensure patient safety and health status. Reports abnormal results to RN and healthcare team. (EPIC, Electronic Fetal Monitor System)
- Trained and mentored junior CNAs, improving team efficiency and care quality.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while processing medical records and communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care in fast paced OB Emergency Department and in Labor and Delivery.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms in OB Emergency Department to maintain hygiene standards.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment while providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced and high-risk environments (OB ED).
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
CNA Level III, Postpartum
MaineHealth - Maine Medical Center
Portland, ME
10.2017 - 04.2025
- Reduced stress levels of expectant families by providing continuous emotional support and addressing concerns promptly.
- Implemented best practices in infection control and safety protocols to enhance patient outcomes.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, promoting professional development and adherence to clinical standards.
- Monitored both postpartum and newborn vital signs, intake and output, and point-of-care testing, vaginal bleeding, ensuring timely identification of potential complications. (Post Operative and Postpartum)
- Instructed new parents on how to bathe their newborn.
- Reduced patient anxiety by fostering a supportive and nurturing environment during their stay.
- Assisted nurses, residents, and attendings during postpartum procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process while working towards the goal of discharge.
- Served as a resource to all healthcare team members in the department by sharing expertise about policies, processes, contact information, and equipment or supply needs.
Education
Liberal Studies - Focus in Art
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, MENo Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Mid Maine Technical Center
Waterville, ME05-2009
High School Diploma -
Lawrence High School
FairfieldSkills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Emergency response
- Complex Problem-solving
- Compassionate communication
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Resourceful
- Reliable team player
- Medical terminology
- Specimen collection
- Medical records management
Accomplishments
I have obtained my Level III by collaborating with the healthcare team and management to build a better systems and guidelines to streamline orienting new CNA's. Created a resource binder that includes all clerical and clinical processes for CNA's on the unit to reference during and post orientation. Assisted in building a competency based check-off tool to help guide mentor, orientee, and unit based educator through the orientation process. Works with Nurses to help provide labor and delivery training courses to help understand Electronic Fetal Monitoring, labor positioning, and how to assist team in an emergency.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR/BLS
- Mandated Reporter
Timeline
CNA Level III, High Risk Labor and Delivery/High Risk Antepartum
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
10.2020 - Current
CNA Level III, Postpartum
MaineHealth - Maine Medical Center
10.2017 - 04.2025
Liberal Studies - Focus in Art
Southern Maine Community College
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Mid Maine Technical Center
High School Diploma -
Lawrence High School