Detavionna Howard
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Place Of Elmhurst
07.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aperion Care Forest Park
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Patient Care Technician
AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center La Grange
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Education
No Degree - CNA Certificate
Best Step Academy
Westchester, IL06.2021
High School Diploma -
Proviso West
Hillside, IL05.2019
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate
- Adaptable
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Bedside manner
- Safety Precautions
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Place Of Elmhurst
07.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aperion Care Forest Park
04.2022 - 07.2023
Patient Care Technician
AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center La Grange
08.2021 - 04.2022
No Degree - CNA Certificate
Best Step Academy
High School Diploma -
Proviso West
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