Dominica Anderson
Houston,TX
Summary
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
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Advent Health Altamonte Springs
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
MD Anderson Cancer Center
08.2013 - 04.2022
- 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
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cornerstone Hospital
04.2011 - 10.2011
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
- Responsible for EKG's and telemetry monitoring
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery
Mental Health Technician
Oakbend Medical Hospital
12.2010 - 03.2011
- Assisted nurses with vital signs, EKG's transfers, blood collection
- Responsible for Incontinent care, bathed, groomed and supervised patient safety at all times
- Checked and cared for patient wounds
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel
Education
High School Diploma/GED -
University of Houston
Houston, TexasSkills
- Patient Relations
- Mobility Assistance
- Documenting Behaviors
- Direct Patient Care
- Telemetry Monitoring
- Transfers
- Urinalysis and POCT Blood Collection/Vitals EKG
- Incontinent Care
- Wound Care
- Electronic Charting
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Texas Nursing Aide Registry
- Healthcare Provider/BLS-CPR & AED Certification
Additional Information
2022-2023: Temporary hiatus for relocation, during which I proactively engaged in self-directed professional development and ensured a seamless transition to a new location.
Occupational Experience
- Home Health Aides, 10
- Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants, 8
- Personal and Home Care Aides, 10
- Head Trainer, Certifying personnel on the job in: One Connect, Onboard PCP, Skin Team, Glucometer, Champion Quality Control Council, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Program
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Advent Health Altamonte Springs
01.2023 - 02.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
MD Anderson Cancer Center
08.2013 - 04.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cornerstone Hospital
04.2011 - 10.2011
Mental Health Technician
Oakbend Medical Hospital
12.2010 - 03.2011
- Certified Nursing Assistant, Texas Nursing Aide Registry
- Healthcare Provider/BLS-CPR & AED Certification
High School Diploma/GED -
University of Houston
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