Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Diana Lewis

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care, HIPAA compliance, and dementia knowledge, honed at Harmony Hall Nursing And Rehabilitation Center. Excelled in reducing fall incidents and preventing pressure ulcers, showcasing a blend of compassionate caregiving and adept use of transfer techniques. Recognized for building positive patient relationships and ensuring dignity in care delivery. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant 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. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. 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.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Harmony Hall Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
2021.01 - 2024.05
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.

Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Addus Healthcare
2012.08 - 2021.08
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Caswell Development Center
2017.08 - 2021.01
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.

Education

GED -

Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
3149 Townsend GA
08.2007

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Basic Life Support
  • Electronic Charting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Positioning Patients
  • Adaptable
  • Patient Lifting
  • Transfer Techniques

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Harmony Hall Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
2021.01 - 2024.05

Certified Nursing Assistant

Caswell Development Center
2017.08 - 2021.01

Certified Nursing Assistant

Addus Healthcare
2012.08 - 2021.08

GED -

Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Diana Lewis