Destany Stidham
Wichita,KS
Summary
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. 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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cross Country Healthcare
06.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cascade Health Services
04.2021 - 06.2021
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Via Christi Village Ridge
07.2019 - 05.2020
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kansas Masonic Home
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Activities Director
Kansas Masonic Home
03.2019 - 06.2019
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Maintained master calendar and relevant records.
- Provided safe transportation to facilitate residents attending activities and events outside of facility.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.
- Led daily exercises to promote development and maintenance of physical and mental abilities.
- Planned and directed activities such as bingo, board games and plays.
Education
High School Diploma -
NexStep Alliance
3351 N Webb Rd, Wichita, KS 6722611.2023
Certified Nurse Aide License - Nursing
Allied Health Career Training, LLC
1217 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 6721306.2019
Skills
- Transporting Patients
- Bathing and Dressing
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Monitor Vitals
- Observation Documentation
- Diagnosing Failures
- Infection Control Procedures
- Quality Patient Care
- Nursing Assistance
- ADLs Assistance
- Patient-Focused Care
- Companionship and Emotional Support
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Certified BLS Provider
- COVID-19 Vaccinator
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cascade Health Services
04.2021 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Via Christi Village Ridge
07.2019 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cross Country Healthcare
06.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kansas Masonic Home
06.2019 - 06.2019
Activities Director
Kansas Masonic Home
03.2019 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
NexStep Alliance
Certified Nurse Aide License - Nursing
Allied Health Career Training, LLC