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Diana Dockins

Byron,IL

Summary

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant who has demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care, assisting with daily living activities, and having the ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. At Illinois Department of Human Services - DORS, enhanced patient wellness through compassionate care and effective infection control practices. While enthusiastically pursuing opportunities to add immediate value to the growing team. Inspired to help others, driven to apply an unfailing work ethic to meet objectives and utilize excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant/CNA

Illinois Department Of Human Services - DORS
02.2023 - Current

Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce risks of injury for both parties.

  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

CNA

Self-employed
02.2014 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature and blood pressure.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.

COVID-19 Screener/Tester

Care On Site
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Followed CDC guidelines to establish accuracy and compliance with COVID-19 protocols.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding COVID-19 screening procedures and reporting requirements.
  • Enhanced infection control practices through rigorous sanitization of screening areas and equipment.
  • Documented all COVID-19 screenings, results, and follow-up actions on the database to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Assisted in training new team members on proper COVID-19 screening techniques, contributing to consistent, high-quality service delivery.
  • Tracked and monitored the health status of individuals entering premises to provide protection and control contamination.
  • Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Rasmussen University
Rockford, IL
12.2025

High School Diploma -

Auburn High School
Rockford, IL
06.1999

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • End of life care
  • Problem-Solving
  • Patient Transfers
  • Bedside manner
  • Patient Lifting
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Patient Assessments
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Emotional Support
  • Infection Control
  • Time Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant/CNA

Illinois Department Of Human Services - DORS
02.2023 - Current

COVID-19 Screener/Tester

Care On Site
10.2021 - 12.2021

CNA

Self-employed
02.2014 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Rasmussen University

High School Diploma -

Auburn High School
Diana Dockins