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Diedra Dixon

Gulfport,MS

Summary

Over 3 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant, specializing in long-term care and acute care settings. Extensive travel nursing experience across multiple states, working in various long-term care facilities. Significant experience in Long term Care and Med/Surg Tele units at Singing River Hospital, a Level III trauma center. Holds CNA licenses in Missouri and Arkansas, along with BLS certification. She can start immediately. She Needs no RTO.

Professional healthcare worker with extensive experience in providing compassionate patient care and support. Expert in patient mobility, personal care tasks, and monitoring vital signs. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs, ensuring high standards and results in all situations.

Travel healthcare professional with consistent record of delivering compassionate and efficient patient care across multiple settings. Valued for strong team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Skilled in patient mobility, vital signs monitoring, and maintaining detailed patient records.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel CNA

Carefree Assisted Living
Silver Bay, MN
01.2026 - 02.2026
  • Trained new staff on best practices for patient handling and care protocols.
  • Advocated for patient needs, improving overall satisfaction with care services provided.
  • Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe healthcare environment for all patients.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through empathetic listening skills and effective communication techniques that eased anxiety during transitions between facilities.
  • Exhibited strong organizational skills by efficiently managing workloads in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
  • Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.

Traveling CNA

Benedictine Duluth
Duluth, MN
10.2025 - 12.2025
  • Provided compassionate patient care in diverse healthcare settings, adapting to various environments and needs.
  • Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for patients during transitions between locations.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, contributing to timely interventions and patient outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans, enhancing overall patient satisfaction and health stability.
  • Contributed to improved patient outcomes by diligently monitoring vital signs and promptly reporting changes.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and standards.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient information, maintaining strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and individualized care during travel assignments.
  • Continuously sought opportunities for professional development and ongoing learning, resulting in the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Travel CNA

Gundersen Health System (St.Elizabeth)
Wabasha, MN
04.2025 - 10.2025
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patients' conditions accurately.
  • Streamlined communication processes between caregivers and families to enhance service delivery.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical skills in various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and private homes.
  • Exceeded performance expectations by consistently receiving praise from supervisors for adaptability and dedication to exceptional patient care during travel assignments.
  • Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive care during travel assignments.

CNA( Hospital)

Keokuk County Health Center
Sigourney, IA
12.2024 - 04.2025
  • Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
  • Assisted in medication administration under supervision, adhering to safety protocols.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided and observations made.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.

CNA( LTC)

New Hope Village
Carroll, IA
06.2024 - 12.2024
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for care continuity.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety standards.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Delivered compassionate patient care in diverse settings, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Assisted nursing staff with daily activities, promoting patient independence and dignity.

Long Term Care CNA

Rennes Group
Appleton, WI
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Monitor vital signs
  • Maintain personal hygiene
  • Provide mobility assistance
  • Assist with feeding
  • Administer medications

Travel CNA (LTC)

Rocky Knoll Healthcare Facility
Plymouth, WI
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Monitor vital signs
  • Maintain personal hygiene
  • Provide mobility assistance
  • Assist with feeding
  • Administer medications

Travel CNA (LTC)

Riverside Transition Care
Lacrosse, WI
12.2023 - 02.2024
  • Transport residents
  • Assist with rehabilitation exercises
  • Respond to call lights
  • Monitor and care for skin

Travel CNA (LTC)

New Hope Village
Carroll, IA
08.2023 - 10.2023
  • Transport residents
  • Assist with rehabilitation exercises
  • Respond to call lights
  • Monitor and care for skin
  • Assist with range of motion exercises

PRN CNA (LTC)

NYE Pointe
Fremont, NE
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Transport residents
  • Assist with rehabilitation exercises
  • Respond to call lights
  • Monitor and care for skin
  • Assist with range of motion exercises

Travel CNA (LTC)

Douglas County Health Center
Omaha, NE
06.2023 - 07.2023
  • Transport residents
  • Assist with rehabilitation exercises
  • Respond to call lights
  • Monitor and care for skin
  • Assist with range of motion exercises

Travel CNA

Hillcrest Shadow Lake
Papillon, NE
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
  • Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
  • Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
  • Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

Travel CNA (LTC)

Highland Park Center
Alliance, NE
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
  • Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
  • Noting observations of patient behaviors, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
  • Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

Staff CNA (Med/Surg - Tele)

Singing River Hospital
Gulfport, MS
10.2021 - 09.2022
  • Short-term acute care
  • Level III trauma center
  • Worked in Med/Surg - Tele unit

Staff CNA (LTC)

Karing Touch LLC
Gulfport, MS
03.2021 - 09.2022
  • Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
  • Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
  • Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
  • Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

Staff CNA (LTC)

Lakeview Nursing Home
Gulfport, MS
08.2020 - 10.2021
  • Examining patients to detect issues requiring medical care, including open wounds, bruises, or blood in the urine.
  • Reminding patients to take medications and nutritional supplements.
  • Noting observations of patient behavior, including complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
  • Stay up to date on CNA training and facility policy and procedure.

Hair Stylist

Self-Employed
Gulfport, MS
01.2017 - 07.2020
  • Advising clients on suitable cuts, colours and treatments.
  • Recommending suitable hair products. Washing, conditioning, cutting, coloring and styling hair.
  • Staying up-to-date with the latest trends, hairstyles and products.

Education

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
01.2019

No Degree - Cna

Grove Healthcare College
Gulfport, MS
08-2020

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Acute Care
  • Long-Term Care
  • Med/Surg Telemetry
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessment
  • Infection Control
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Compassionate care
  • Reliable team player
  • IV Maintenance
  • Basic life support
  • Direct patient care
  • Recording vital signs
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Dressing assistance
  • Patient lifting
  • Safety precautions
  • Feeding assistance
  • Specimen collection
  • EPIC EMR
  • Patient Education
  • Trauma Care
  • Mobility Assist
  • Transporting patients
  • Geriatric care
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Valid [state] driver's license
  • Patient management

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Timeline

Travel CNA

Carefree Assisted Living
01.2026 - 02.2026

Traveling CNA

Benedictine Duluth
10.2025 - 12.2025

Travel CNA

Gundersen Health System (St.Elizabeth)
04.2025 - 10.2025

CNA( Hospital)

Keokuk County Health Center
12.2024 - 04.2025

CNA( LTC)

New Hope Village
06.2024 - 12.2024

Long Term Care CNA

Rennes Group
04.2024 - 05.2024

Travel CNA (LTC)

Rocky Knoll Healthcare Facility
02.2024 - 03.2024

Travel CNA (LTC)

Riverside Transition Care
12.2023 - 02.2024

Travel CNA (LTC)

New Hope Village
08.2023 - 10.2023

PRN CNA (LTC)

NYE Pointe
06.2023 - 07.2023

Travel CNA (LTC)

Douglas County Health Center
06.2023 - 07.2023

Travel CNA

Hillcrest Shadow Lake
05.2023 - 06.2023

Travel CNA (LTC)

Highland Park Center
12.2022 - 02.2023

Staff CNA (Med/Surg - Tele)

Singing River Hospital
10.2021 - 09.2022

Staff CNA (LTC)

Karing Touch LLC
03.2021 - 09.2022

Staff CNA (LTC)

Lakeview Nursing Home
08.2020 - 10.2021

Hair Stylist

Self-Employed
01.2017 - 07.2020

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster Career School

No Degree - Cna

Grove Healthcare College