DEVARIOUS PALMER
Summary
I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with expert knowledge of medical terminology and HIPPA compliance. I am a dedicated, hard-working, kind individual who loves what he does. I have great communication skills combined with excellent customer service and stellar time management skills. I believe I'm a "triple threat"! With established career working in Long-Term Care Facilities and home Healthcare settings with (intellectual and Developmentally disabled). I am a highly adaptable and compassionate CNA with seven plus years of traveling certified nursing aide experience providing high-quality care across diverse, fast-paced acute and long-term care settings. With a proven ability to quickly master EMR systems and protocols, reducing training time and ensuring continuity of care. I am committed to patients comfort, safety and dignity.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Corning Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare
09.2025 - 08.2026
- Trained and mentored junior nursing assistants, improving team efficiency and patient care standards.
- Conducted regular reviews of patient records, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Led initiatives to streamline patient transfer processes, enhancing workflow efficiency across departments.
- Advocated for patient needs by effectively communicating concerns to nursing staff and family members.
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Hospital
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and vital sign monitoring to enhance care quality.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cooperstown Center for rehabilitation
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.
- Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff.
- Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.
- Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
- Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.
- Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Essex Center for rehabilitation
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.
- Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff.
- Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.
- Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
- Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.
- Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bishop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centers
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.
- Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff.
- Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.
- Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
- Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.
- Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Delmar Center for Health and Rehabilitation
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.
- Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff.
- Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.
- Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
- Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.
- Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
Housekeeping Inspector
Staybridge Suites
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Removing trash
- Removing dirty linens
- Scripting the beds
- Inspecting the room once cleaned
Wal-Mart Associate/Cashier
Walmart
06.2020 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Focus Otsego
08.2017 - 05.2020
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.
- Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident rooms and common areas.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairhope Health and Rehab
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Record and maintain patient information, such as vital signs, eating habits, behavior, progress notes, treatments, or discharge plans.
- Complete physical checks and monitor patients to detect unusual or harmful behavior and report observations to professional staff.
- Work as part of a team that may include psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, or social workers.
- Provide patients with assistance in bathing, dressing, or grooming, demonstrating these skills as necessary.
- Clean and disinfect rooms and furnishings to maintain a safe and orderly environment.
- Serve meals or feed patients needing assistance or persuasion.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
Direct Care Staff/Day Program Assistance
Arcbc Safety Products
04.2015 - 12.2016
- Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.
- Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.
- Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
- Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.
- Accompany clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship.
- Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.
- Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
- Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands.
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
- Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.
- Record height or weight of patients.
Floor Technician
William F Green Home
07.2014 - 04.2015
- Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
- Service, clean, or supply restrooms.
- Gather and empty trash.
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming.
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors.
- Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
- Clean laboratory equipment, such as glassware or metal instruments, using solvents, brushes, rags, or power cleaning equipment.
- Requisition supplies or equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties.
- Clean windows, glass partitions, or mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, or squeegees.
- Set up, arrange, or remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, or scaffolding to prepare facilities for events, such as banquets or meetings.
- Drive vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including vans, industrial trucks, or industrial vacuum cleaners.
- Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
- Dust furniture, walls, machines, or equipment.
- Move heavy furniture, equipment, or supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
Cashier
Burger King
06.2012 - 07.2014
- Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
- Keep accurate records of monetary exchanges, authorization forms, and transaction reconciliations.
- Exchange money, credit, and casino chips, and make change for customers.
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
- Maintain cage security according to rules.
- Count money and audit money drawers.
- Obtain customers' signatures on receipts when winnings exceed the amount held in a slot machine.
- Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints.
- Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change.
- Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners.
- Greet customers entering establishments.
- Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies.
- Sell tickets and other items to customers.
- Process merchandise returns and exchanges.
- Monitor checkout stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that they are staffed appropriately.
- Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans.
- Stock shelves, and mark prices on shelves and items.
- Request information or assistance using paging systems.
- Bag, box, wrap, or gift-wrap merchandise, and prepare packages for shipment.
- Compute and record totals of transactions.
Education
Adult technology/trade School - Nursing
ONCE BOCES
Oneonta, NYHigh School Diploma -
Baldwin County High School
Bay Minette, ALSkills
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
- Customer service
- Time management
- Communication
- Team work
- Record keeping
- Infection control
- Patient monitoring
- Personal care assistance
- Meal preparation
- CPR
Certification
- CNA
- CPR, 8
Personal Information
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Corning Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare
09.2025 - 08.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
University Hospital
02.2025 - 08.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cooperstown Center for rehabilitation
07.2024 - 01.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Essex Center for rehabilitation
04.2024 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bishop Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centers
12.2022 - 03.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Delmar Center for Health and Rehabilitation
08.2021 - 05.2022
Housekeeping Inspector
Staybridge Suites
11.2020 - 07.2021
Wal-Mart Associate/Cashier
Walmart
06.2020 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Focus Otsego
08.2017 - 05.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairhope Health and Rehab
03.2017 - 08.2017
Direct Care Staff/Day Program Assistance
Arcbc Safety Products
04.2015 - 12.2016
Floor Technician
William F Green Home
07.2014 - 04.2015
Cashier
Burger King
06.2012 - 07.2014
Adult technology/trade School - Nursing
ONCE BOCES
High School Diploma -
Baldwin County High School