Dijauhn Hemphill
Erie
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, excelling in patient care and emotional support. Proficient in electronic charting and vital signs monitoring, I effectively collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient well-being and safety, ensuring high-quality care and fostering strong patient relationships.
Dedicated and compassionate by always maintaining positive and upbeat demeanor. Possesses solid understanding of basic medical procedures and patient support, with ability to assist in daily living activities. Committed to providing effective patient support and making significant impact on patient well-being.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff in daily patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported patients with mobility assistance, enhancing overall well-being.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to address patient needs effectively.
- Engaged in ongoing training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Optimized inventory management for medical supplies, preventing shortages and supporting patient care.
- Maintained detailed patient records, ensuring accurate documentation of care and treatment plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
East High School
Erie, PASkills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient relationship building
- Mobility assistance
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Electronic charting
- Patient relations
- Companionship and emotional support
- Light housekeeping
- Client documentation
- Computer literate
- Medical terminology
- Behavior redirection
- Supply restocking
- Continuing education
- Community activities
- Cultural history
- Personal hygiene support
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Certified nursing assistant
- CPR certification
- Calm under stress
- Patient positioning
- Feeding assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient safety management
- Bedsore prevention
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
12.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
East High School
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