Destiny Durham
Centerville,TN
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
NHC-Dickson
Dickson, Tennessee
09.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Dishwasher
Homestead Restaraunt
Centerville, TN
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
- Stocked service areas with clean plates, bowls, cups, and other items as needed.
- Assisted in preparing salads and desserts when requested by chefs or supervisors.
- Informed supervisors immediately if any machine malfunctions were observed during operation.
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
- Studied methods of coworkers, successfully learning kitchen, and food service skills.
- Unloaded trucks to move food and supplies from delivery vehicle to storage areas.
- Operated commercial dishwashing machines efficiently.
- Swept and mopped floors at end of shift to comply with sanitary regulations.
- Washed and sanitized sinks, trashcans and surfaces to remove excess food waste.
- Cleared trash and washed work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment and floors to keep sanitized kitchen.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hickman Countysr High School
Centerville, TN05-2023
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Feeding Assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Quick problem solver
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Adaptable
- Valid TN driver’s license
Timeline
CNA
NHC-Dickson
09.2024 - Current
Dishwasher
Homestead Restaraunt
08.2021 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
Hickman Countysr High School