Dhaneshwaree Goberdhan
Jersey City,NJ
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant , 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. Detail-oriented with successful geriatric healthcare experience, personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Care Point Health, Bayonne Medical Center
04.2018 - Current
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs and documenting observations in electronic health records
- Administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms and nurse stations to maintain hygiene standards.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Patient Care Technician-Mother and Baby/Telemetry
RWJBH Jersey City Medical Center
08.2001 - 01.2018
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Registered Nurse
New Amsterdam Hospital
10.1981 - 01.1987
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels, and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.
- Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
Education
CNA - CNA
St. Bernadine School of Allied Health
Jersey City, NJ07.2018
Medical Assistant - Multi-Skilled Healthcare Professional/PCT Program
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ04.2016
Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
American Registry of Medical Assistants
Westfield, MA06.2016
No Degree - Nursing
New Amsterdam Hospital School of Nursing
New Amsterdam, Guyana, South America01.1987
Skills
- CPR Certified
- Compassion and Empathy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mobility Assistance
- Electronic Charting
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Quality Assurance
- Transporting patients
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Maintaining privacy
- HIPAA Compliance
- Trustworthy companion
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Bedside manner
- Conducting intakes
- Dressing assistance
- Complex Problem-Solving
Timeline
CNA
Care Point Health, Bayonne Medical Center
04.2018 - Current
Patient Care Technician-Mother and Baby/Telemetry
RWJBH Jersey City Medical Center
08.2001 - 01.2018
Registered Nurse
New Amsterdam Hospital
10.1981 - 01.1987
CNA - CNA
St. Bernadine School of Allied Health
Medical Assistant - Multi-Skilled Healthcare Professional/PCT Program
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
American Registry of Medical Assistants
No Degree - Nursing
New Amsterdam Hospital School of Nursing
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