Dezarae Olivo
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
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Community Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Valparaiso, IN08.2023
High School Diploma -
Portage High School
Portage, IN06.2020
Skills
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient Feeding
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Infection Control
- Electronic Charting
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Assessments
- Supply Restocking
- Patient Relationship Building
- Direct Patient Care
- Attention to Detail
- Empathy and Compassion
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Community Hospital
07.2022 - 12.2023
No Degree - Nursing
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Portage High School