DEVARIOUS PALMER
Mobile,AL
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
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Corning Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare
Corning, NY
09.2025 - 03.2026
- 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
Mobile, AL
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
Cooperstown, NY
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
Elizabethtown, NY
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
Syracuse, NY
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
Delmar, NY
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
Gulf Shores, AL
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Removing trash
- Removing dirty linens
- Scripting the beds
- Inspecting the room once cleaned
Wal-Mart Associate/Cashier
Walmart
Robertsdale, AL
06.2020 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Focus Otsego
Cooperstown, NY
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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fairhope Health and Rehab
Fairhope, AL
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
Loxley, AL
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
Bay Minette, AL
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
Bay Minette, AL
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, NY06.2019
High School Diploma - undefined
Baldwin County High School
Bay Minette, AL05.2014
Skills
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
Title: Customer Service Representative
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Corning Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare
09.2025 - 03.2026
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 - undefined
Baldwin County High School