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Diedra Graves

Taylors,SC

Summary

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. 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. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. 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

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Care Staff
05.2022 - Current
  • Travel nursing agency
  • Travel to different states where help is needed in the nursing field
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • 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.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Cna

Heartland Healthcare
Greenville, SC
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

CNA

Poinsett Health And Rehab
Greenville, SC
10.2018 - 10.2021
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 135-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.

CNA

Griswold Home Health Care
Greenville , SC
10.2015 - 10.2018
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

CNA

Florence Nursing Service
Rocky Mount, NC
10.2000 - 08.2015
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • 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.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.

Education

Nursing

Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NC
10.2000

East Side High School
Newark, NJ
06.1995

Skills

  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Linen Replacements
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Bedsore Prevention
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Preparing Meals
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • Basic Life Support
  • Transporting Patients
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Promoting Healthy Habits
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Universal Precautions
  • Bathing and Dressing
  • CNA Certification

Timeline

CNA

Care Staff
05.2022 - Current

Cna

Heartland Healthcare
01.2022 - 05.2022

CNA

Poinsett Health And Rehab
10.2018 - 10.2021

CNA

Griswold Home Health Care
10.2015 - 10.2018

CNA

Florence Nursing Service
10.2000 - 08.2015

Nursing

Edgecombe Community College

East Side High School

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