Diontrinise Westbias
Greensburg,LA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at St. Helena Hospital, enhancing patient care quality through effective vital signs monitoring and compassionate support. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and Alzheimer's care, I significantly reduced fall incidents, ensuring safety and promoting patient dignity. A reliable team player, adept at improving team efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Helena Hospital
Greensburg, LA
11.2020 - Current
- 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.
- 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 with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Helena High School
Greensburg, LA05.2012
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient care
- Transporting patients
- Supporting personal needs
- Trustworthy companion
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient management
- Light housekeeping
- Valid state driver's license
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Helena Hospital
11.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
St. Helena High School