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Devena Allen

Fayetteville,NC

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant with [24] years experience in hospitals settings. Established record of reliability and creating positive rapport with patients, family and staff.

Driven Certified Nursing Assistant with hands on experience in patient care seeking to utilize background and training to take next career step with a respected organization. Strong patient care skills combined with the ability to clearly advocate patient needs. Demonstrated ability to foster meaningful relationships with patients and provide companionship to improve quality of life.

Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Results-driven professional, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Well-versed in customer service, inventory management. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring exceptional customer experiences, and team collaboration.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

VA Medical Hospital
Fayetteville, NC
01.2023 - Current
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Baltimore VA Medical Center
Baltimore, MD
02.2020 - 12.2022
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Used mobility devices and hoyer lift equipment to transport patients.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
06.2013 - 01.2020
  • Provided personal nursing care in pre- and post-operative situations.
  • Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including recording daily inputs and outputs.
  • Turned and repositioned patients for comfort and medical safety.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming and feeding.
  • Answered patient call lights and requests.
  • Created and maintained a safe patient and working environment.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality support to patients.
  • Tended to patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Start and removed IV, collect blood specimen, draw blood from ports/picc lines and central lines

Certified Nursing Assistant

Intrastaff(Johns Hopkins Hospital)
Lutherville, Maryland
12.2004 - 06.2013
  • Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including recording daily inputs and outputs.
  • Turned and repositioned patients for comfort and medical safety.
  • Assisted patients with mobility and ambulation throughout facility.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming and feeding.
  • Answered patient call lights and requests.
  • Comforted patients and provided reassurance and encouragement.
  • Observed and documented patient responses.
  • Provide personal care for patients, including taking vital signs, monitor I&O, administering routine respiratory treatments and completing patient need assessments.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Northside Hospital
Atlanta, GA
09.2003 - 12.2004
  • Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, including recording daily inputs and outputs.
  • Turned and repositioned patients for comfort and medical safety.
  • Assisted patients with mobility and ambulation throughout facility.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming and feeding.
  • Answered patient call lights and requests.
  • Comforted patients and provided reassurance and encouragement.
  • Documented resident records on daily flow sheets.
  • Turned and re-positioned bedridden patients.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland
12.2001 - 06.2003

Documented objective data and routine aspects of patient care

Supported patients daily living needs including feeding and bathing

Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation

Tested and record blood glucose levels

Monitor fluid outputs

Monitor vitals signs, did EKG, and insert /removed foley catheter

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Harbor City Learning Center
1000 W. Saratoga Street
06-1991

Skills

  • Collecting specimens
  • Detail-oriented
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Catheter change and preparation
  • Preparing meals
  • Understand mobility assistance needs
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Reliable transportation
  • Electronic charting
  • Infection control procedures
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Observing responses
  • Compassionate
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Reliable team player

Affiliations

Honors:

Monitor Training(Cardiac)

Oncology Nursing Experience

Phlebotomy training on the unit(7 years)

Medical Terminology

Heart Saver/AED Certification

First Aide Certification

BCLS Certification

CPR certified through the American Heart Association

Accomplishments

  • Subject Matter Expert Member - Department of Veteran Affairs for the Revising Nursing Assistant Qualification Standard for all VA
  • LUCAS 3 Champion Trainer
  • VA Gold Star in 3months
  • Trainer for new CNA (VA)(JHH)Certification:

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

VA Medical Hospital
01.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Baltimore VA Medical Center
02.2020 - 12.2022

Certified Nurse Assistant

Johns Hopkins Hospital
06.2013 - 01.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Intrastaff(Johns Hopkins Hospital)
12.2004 - 06.2013

Certified Nursing Assistant

Northside Hospital
09.2003 - 12.2004

Certified Nurse Assistant

Johns Hopkins Hospital
12.2001 - 06.2003

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Fayetteville Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

Harbor City Learning Center
Devena Allen