Diamond Jenkins
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Oak Hill Assisted Living, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient care. Known for compassion and empathy, I effectively collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance resident comfort and dignity, ensuring timely interventions and compliance with HIPAA standards. Committed to promoting independence and safety for all patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Oak Hill Assisted Living
North Carolina
01.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records, enhancing communication among care teams.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
CNA
Greenleaf Assisted Living
North Carolina
06.2019 - 11.2021
- Administered daily personal care services, enhancing residents' comfort and dignity.
- Monitored residents' health status, promptly reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safer living environment for all residents.
- Documented daily activities and resident progress accurately, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
EPCC
El Paso High School Diploma -
Harnett Central High School
North Carolina 06.2019
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- HIPAA compliance
- Basic life support
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
CNA
Oak Hill Assisted Living
01.2022 - 04.2024
CNA
Greenleaf Assisted Living
06.2019 - 11.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
EPCC
High School Diploma -
Harnett Central High School