Devin Sinclair
Clive,IA
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.
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract CNA
KeyShift
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering positive healing environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- .Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Patient Care Technician
Broadlawns
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive healthcare environment, adhering to policies and procedures while advocating for the well-being of all patients.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within clinical environment.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Manufacturing Technician
QPS Employment Group
07.2015 - 09.2022
- Work assigned jobs
- Report in regularly to staff agency
- Help advise to safety issues or increase employee satisfaction in the workplace
- Pack, assemble, read orders, basic math to micrometer work, machine maintenance and programming, quality assurance of product, diagnose product defect/machine needs.
- Troubleshot equipment issues, minimizing downtime and keeping production on track to meet deadlines.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Monroe County Professional Management
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Provides direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Fosters positive relationships between caretakers and individuals served
- Ensures client safety and maintaining a safe environment
- Performs home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning
- Plans meals, shopping for groceries, preparing and serving food/meals, feeding and clean-up
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Assessed clients'' needs on ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Served as reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
In-Home Caretaker
Private Contact
01.2007 - 05.2017
- During HS years - Sitter overnight, contact family in case of emergency
- Meet basic needs of care
- Monitor patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise
- Help patient care for themselves by utilizing special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene and hobbies
- Help family members care for patient and encourage them to actively take part of daily needs and care
- Maintain safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions, and following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.
- Supported cognitive function through engaging conversation and mental stimulation activities tailored to individual interests.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Maintained detailed records of services provided during each visit, ensuring accuracy in documentation for service reimbursement purposes.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living tasks for improved independence and wellbeing.
Education
Technical Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA02.2022
High school diploma -
Albia Community High School
Albia, IA01.2010
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Hospital experience
- Behavioral health
- ICU experience
- Med/Surg (1 year)
- Sales
- Manufacturing
- Quality assurance
- Assembly
- Computer skills
- Customer service
- Marketing
- Client documentation
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI)
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 75 HRS, 02/01/22, 02/01/24
- CPR Certification, 01/01/22, 01/01/25
- BLS Certification, 01/01/22, 01/01/25
- Medication management, 08/01/18, 08/01/23
Assessments
- Work style: Conscientiousness, Proficient, 01/01/24, Tendency to be well-organized, rule-abiding, and hard-working
- Clinical judgment, Proficient, 11/01/22, Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention
- Work motivation, Proficient, 05/01/22, Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 06/01/22, Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work
- Teamwork: Interpersonal skills, Proficient, 01/01/24, Responding to challenging team situations at work
- Nursing assistant skills, Proficient, 03/01/22, Providing nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures
- Home health aide skills, Proficient, 05/01/22, Providing care to patients in a home setting
- Medical terminology, Proficient, 11/01/22, Understanding and using medical terminology
- Sales skills, Proficient, 01/01/24, Influencing and negotiating with customers
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Broadlawns
12.2022 - 03.2023
Contract CNA
KeyShift
10.2022 - 03.2023
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Monroe County Professional Management
01.2017 - 05.2017
Manufacturing Technician
QPS Employment Group
07.2015 - 09.2022
In-Home Caretaker
Private Contact
01.2007 - 05.2017
Technical Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Indian Hills Community College
High school diploma -
Albia Community High School