Dessirae Larkins
Azle
Summary
Compassionate and caring Certified Nursing Assistant with over 20 years experience. I have worked in many fields including, hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice. Many years of experience also brings working one on one with many levels of care. My experience has given me the opportunity to work with alzheimer's, dementia, parkinson's disease, mental health disorders, developmental disabilities, terminal illnesses, etc. While each one is different it has given me the ability to understand the patients or individuals needs.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
AlS Worker/Job Coach
Inca Community Services
04.2023 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with community resources to support job coaching.
- Work with clients that have disabilites and need assistance in the work area and in personal life.
- Evaluate clients to identify strengths, weaknesses, and skills
- Encourage clients to accomplish life goals.
- Transport clients to doctor appointments when needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Hospice Aide
Community Healthcare Of Texas
07.2017 - 04.2023
- Deliver compassionate care to patients and families suffering from terminal illnesses.
- Monitored patient condition, reported symptoms to registered nurses, and provided support during the dying process.
- Provided assistance to patients for activities of daily living in a long-term care facility or personal home including grooming, nutrition, bathing, and toileting.
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients from beds to wheelchairs, repostitioning of patients, and monitored wounds for signs of infection.
- Provided updates to nursing supervisor on patient condition and personal needs and created documentation on symptoms.
- Educated patients and families on how to provide proper care.
Patient Care Tech
John Peter Smith Hospital
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Gather patient data to ensure accurate medical records, identify, monitor, and record symptoms in patient charts, and deliver findings to nurses.
- Reposition and transport patients throughout the hospital and ensure compliance with protocols for patient safety.
- Monitor vital signs, blood pressure, pain levels, and reactions to treatment and therapy, identify findings, and provide reports to nursing team members.
- Build relationships with patients and provide emotional support throughout the treatment process to foster positive outlooks.
- Assist patients in performing ADLs, including toileting, feeding, personal hygiene upkeep, and dental care
Certified Nursing Assistant
City View Care Center
10.2010 - 04.2013
- Deliver compassionate care to patients suffering from acute conditions and injuries and ensure patient comfort during bed rest and transport
- Provided assistance to patients for activities of daily living in a long-term care facility, including grooming, nutrition, bathing, and toileting
- Monitored patient condition, reported symptoms to registered nurses, and provided support during medical procedures by providing equipment and positioning patients
- Provide care to patients in the surgical intensive care unit with ADLS, including grooming, bathing, mouth care, foot care, and eating
- Ensure compliance with hygiene and sanitation regulations for disease prevention, including sanitizing surfaces and safe handling of hazardous materials
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atoka Manor Nursing Home
07.2005 - 09.2010
- Deliver compassionate care to patients suffering from acute conditions and injuries and ensure patient comfort during bed rest and transport
- Delivered nursing support to aid residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, eating, phone calls, and personal hygiene
- Wrote documentation for nursing teams on patient symptoms and condition
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients from beds to wheelchairs, changed dressings, and monitored wounds for signs of infection
- Monitored patient condition, reported symptoms to registered nurses, and provided support during medical procedures by providing equipment and positioning patients
Certified Nursing Assistant/Nursing Restorative Aide
Westside Campus Of Care
05.2001 - 07.2005
- Deliver compassionate care to patients suffering from acute conditions and injuries and ensure patient comfort during bed rest and transport
- Provided assistance to patients for activities of daily living in a long-term care facility, including grooming, nutrition, bathing, and toileting
- Ensured the safe transfer of patients from beds to wheelchairs, changed dressings, and monitored wounds for signs of infection
- Educate patients on therapeutic exercises during rehab to improve range of motion and flexibility following major orthopedic surgeries
- Delivered assistance to patients and residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) with empathy and understanding to maintain patient rights and dignity
Patient Care Technician
Harris Methodist Hospital (Downtown)
07.2001 - 10.2001
- Gather patient data to ensure accurate medical records, identify, monitor, and record symptoms in patient charts, and deliver findings to nurses and physicians
- Reposition and transport patients throughout the hospital and ensure compliance with protocols for patient safety
- Provide support for activities of daily living (ADLs), including cleaning, feeding, bathroom usage, and phone calls
- Monitor vital signs, blood pressure, pain levels, and reactions to treatment and therapy, identify findings, and provide reports to nursing team members
- Assist patients in performing ADLs, including toileting, feeding, personal hygiene upkeep, and dental care
- Collaborate with RNs and healthcare professionals to coordinate patient intake, gather medical data, and create electronic medical records (EHR)
Education
Atoka High School
Atoka, OK05.2000
Skills
Compassionate
Caring
Dependable
Hard working
Team oriented
20 years in medical field
Timeline
AlS Worker/Job Coach
Inca Community Services
04.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Hospice Aide
Community Healthcare Of Texas
07.2017 - 04.2023
Patient Care Tech
John Peter Smith Hospital
06.2013 - 06.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
City View Care Center
10.2010 - 04.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atoka Manor Nursing Home
07.2005 - 09.2010
Patient Care Technician
Harris Methodist Hospital (Downtown)
07.2001 - 10.2001
Certified Nursing Assistant/Nursing Restorative Aide
Westside Campus Of Care
05.2001 - 07.2005
Atoka High School
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