Diamond Bennett
Laurel,MD
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with 6 years Experience in Client Care .I am diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Prince George's Hospital Center
Laurel, MD
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams regarding patient's plan of care.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels.
- Documented all patient care activities in the medical record accurately and timely.
- Provided bedside care for critically ill patients in the ICU setting.
- Maintained a clean environment by changing linens, stocking supplies, and cleaning equipment regularly.
- Observed changes in patient condition and reported them to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with basic hygiene needs including bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing and undressing of patients.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient treatments, exams, and diagnostic tests.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities related to patient care technician duties.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as cardiac arrests or other life-threatening events.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients or family members.
- Operated various types of medical equipment safely according to manufacturer instructions.
- Educated patients and families on proper wound care techniques.
- Assisted physicians during surgeries and other medical operations.
- Monitored and charted fluid intake and output to stay current on patient conditions.
- Collected and labeled specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
Patient Care Technician, COVID-19 Unit
Laurel Regional Hospital
Laurel , MD
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Performed daily patient assessments to monitor symptoms of COVID-19, including temperature and blood pressure readings.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were stocked at each work station prior to beginning shift duties.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing in accordance with established procedures.
- Answered call lights promptly when activated by a patient needing assistance or requesting information.
- Reported any unusual occurrences or incidents involving patients directly to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss care plans for individual patients.
- Promoted comfort measures through simple conversation or providing books, magazines, music players to keep them occupied while being treated.
- Provided emotional support to family members of hospitalized COVID-19 patients during difficult times.
- Adhered strictly to safety guidelines regarding use of personal protective equipment when interacting with COVID-19 positive patients.
- Assisted with the implementation of isolation protocols for COVID-19 positive patients.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature, and blood pressure of assigned patients.
- Assisted nursing staff with technical tasks such as changing wound dressings, catheterizations, IVs, and tube feedings.
CNA
Dancys Adult Day services llc
Beltsville, MD
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Certified Nursing Assitant
Right At Home Health Care
Rockville, MD
02.2017 - 12.2018
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Paitent Care Technician
Prince Georges Community College
Maryland 11-2018
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing Assistant
The Nursing Assistant Academy
Riverdale Md 02-2017
High School Diploma -
Parkview Private School
Long Beach, CA06-2015
Skills
- IV Insertion
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Professional Bedside Manner
- Infection control standards
- Data Collection
- Catheter Care
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Mobility Assistance
- Emergency Response
- Sterilization techniques
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- Patient Care Technician
Timeline
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Prince George's Hospital Center
03.2019 - 06.2021
Patient Care Technician, COVID-19 Unit
Laurel Regional Hospital
03.2019 - 06.2021
CNA
Dancys Adult Day services llc
01.2018 - 12.2019
Certified Nursing Assitant
Right At Home Health Care
02.2017 - 12.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Paitent Care Technician
Prince Georges Community College
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing Assistant
The Nursing Assistant Academy
High School Diploma -
Parkview Private School