Destinae Buteau
New Iberia,USA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with 3 years of hands-on experience in patient care. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and creating a safe environment. Strong communicator with a collaborative approach to healthcare teams, ready to contribute to quality patient support across various shifts.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunnycrest Manor
Dubuque, IA
2025.10 - 2026.05
- I came to work in Iowa 1yr ago and was so lucky to have found an amazing place like Sunnycrest my coworkers were so genuine and kind and made me feel at home!
- I assisted in daily living activities using lots of machines like hoyers and stand lifts.
- Built strong relationships with residents, providing emotional support during difficult times and fostering a welcoming environment.
- Demonstrated dependability and commitment to patient care, eager to continue supporting others in need.
- Worked evening shifts from 2 PM to 10 PM, with additional hours from 6 AM to 2 PM and 10 AM to 10 PM.
CNA
Washington center
Argyle, NY
2024.08 - 2025.01
- Provided compassionate care to residents in a supportive environment. the residents were very kind and sweet I worked in the dementia care for the first time met the sweetest people ever I loved every second of having the opportunity to get to know these wonderful people.
- Ensured safety and comfort of patients/residents by attentively addressing their needs in a supportive environment.
- Worked extended shifts from 6 AM to 11 PM, ensuring consistent care. mostly 6am to 11pm for weeks at a time had to get up 15 each morning and put them to sleep depending on where I was put.
- Adapted to various roles across long-term, rehab, and memory care units. very familiar with all long term, rehab, and memory care units!
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Masion De Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
2024.06 - 2024.07
- Completed one-month contract, gaining experience in patient care.
- Oversaw daily operations in a large facility.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Ontario Center
Canandaigua, NY
2023.11 - 2024.02
- I work as a CNA at Ontario center nursing home.
- Cared for 6-17 residents daily on rehab floor, adapting to staffing levels to ensure quality support.
- Appreciated positive environment at facility.
- Worked flexible shifts, including mornings, evenings, and nights, to meet staffing needs and provide continuous resident care.
- Working 6-2am as my regular shift and picking up shifts 2-10pm and 10-6am!
- I loved working here a wonderful facility!
- Gained valuable skills during my time.
Education
High school diploma -
Westgate High School
New Iberia, LASkills
- Patient Care
- CNA care management
- Patient monitoring
- Assisting with ADLs
- Incontinence Care
- Oral Care Assistance
- Skincare
- Bathing assistance
- Bathroom Assistance
- Shaving (patient care)
- Bedpans
- Vital Signs
- PEG tube
- Emergency response
- Emergency procedures
- Isolation techniques
- Pain management
- Geriatrics
- Caregiving
- Long-term care facilities
- Long term care experience
- Assisted living experience
- Hazard identification and correction
- Safe patient lifting practices
- Hoyer lift
- Gait belt
- Bed linen changing
- Safe environment creation
- Health promotion
- Abuse and neglect policy adherence
- Care plans
- Reality orientation
- Interpersonal communication
- Computer usage
- Computer operation
- CPR
- Basic Life Support
- Critical care
- Gait belt
- Bed linen changing
- Safe environment creation
- Basic Life Support
Certification
- Iowa CNA Certification, 09/3/25, 09/3/27
- Louisiana CNA certification, 08/14/25, 08/14/27
- BLS Certification, 01/20/25, 01/20/27
- Driver's License
Languages
English
Timeline
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunnycrest Manor
2025.10 - 2026.05
CNA
Washington center
2024.08 - 2025.01
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Masion De Lafayette
2024.06 - 2024.07
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Ontario Center
2023.11 - 2024.02
High school diploma -
Westgate High School