Dominique Cooper
Kentwood,LA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at The Phoenix at Hammond, excelling in patient care and team collaboration. Expert in HIPAA compliance and skilled in providing comprehensive support to patients with diverse needs. Achieved significant improvements in patient comfort and safety, demonstrating exceptional bedside manner and healthcare ethics.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Phoenix at Hammond
Hammond, LA
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Cashier
Market Max
Kentwood, LA
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Education
Phlebotomy Program
Northshore Technical Community College
Greensburg, LA05-2021
Electrocardiography Applications
Northshore Technical Community College
Greensburg, LA11-2020
Nursing Assistant Training Program
Northshore Technical Community College
Greensburg, LA08-2020
GED -
Springfield Preparatory School
08-2017
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- Patient lifting
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient care
- Responding to emergencies
- Maintaining privacy
- Light housekeeping
- Blood glucose testing
- Specimen collection
- Toileting assistance
- Vital signs
Accomplishments
I Have received Employee of the Month At The Phoenix at Hammond.I also received multiple Certification's
Certification
- Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- EKG Technician Certification (CET) - National Healthcareer Association.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Phoenix at Hammond
06.2024 - Current
Cashier
Market Max
06.2022 - 12.2023
Phlebotomy Program
Northshore Technical Community College
Electrocardiography Applications
Northshore Technical Community College
Nursing Assistant Training Program
Northshore Technical Community College
GED -
Springfield Preparatory School