DOMINIQUE GERMAIN
Ferndale
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med Surg and Pediatrics
NAC PeaceHealth
07.2019 - 06.2022
- I was responsible for up to 12 patients with age ranges of birth and through adulthood to death, with a large array of circumstances that brought them to the hospital and cared for post op patients, keeping record of vitals and care on computer medical charts, and helping with their care alongside their nurse and doctor.
NAC Highland Health and Rehab
07.2017 - 07.2019
- Responsible for individualized patient care for between 10-14 patients in a nursing home, with emphasis on geriatric and dementia care. I worked in a locked dementia care unit helping with activities of daily living and safety.
NAC Grace Retirement Home
07.2016 - 07.2017
- I care for 10 residents in an adult family home environment. I did laundry, cleaned, prepared meals, gave medications, ordered medications, made doctor appointments for residents with an array of different developmental and mental disabilities.
NAC Avamere Bellingham Healthcare
05.2015 - 04.2016
- Responsible for individualized patient care for between 10-14 patients in a nursing home, with emphasis on geriatric and dementia care. I worked in the locked dementia care unit helping with activities of daily living and safety.
NAC Alderwood
01.2009 - 05.2014
- Responsible for individualized patient care for between 10-14 patients with a variety of medical problems in a nursing home setting. Patient care consisted of monitoring vital signs, transferring, assisting with basic and extensive hygiene, providing for long-term patients, providing compassion and understanding to patients and their family's dealing with dementia and debilitating illness and injury. I would also train new aids as they learn to care for their patients.
Removal Technician
Jerns Funeral Home
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Picked clients from homes, hospitals, nursing homes, crime scenes and accident locations. Helped families deal with the death of their family members and take remains back to the funeral home and process the body for cremation.
NAC Evergreen North Cascade
05.2005 - 12.2008
- I cared for up to 15 patients with their activities of daily living while struggling with frequent understaffing. I would be responsible for their showers, feeding and their smoke breaks.
NAC Sehome Park Care Center
03.2003 - 04.2004
- I worked in the head injury unit dealing with a array of disabilities and behavior issues. I would keep them clean, get them ready for the day and feed them.
Education
Health and Human Services
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT01.2024
NAC - undefined
Bellingham Technical College
Bellingham, WA01.2003
High School Diploma -
Nooksack Valley High School
Sumas, WA06-1999
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Calm under pressure
- Problem resolution
Certification
- Nursing Assistant Certified Bellingham Technical College March 2003
- Nurse Delegation for Nursing Assistants: Special Focus on Diabetes DSHS 2017-03-28
- Nurse Delegation Core Training for Nursing Assistants DSHS 2017-03-28
- Long Term Specialty Training Dementia Caregiver Manager Level Cornerstone Healthcare Training Company 2016-08-11
- Caregiver Mental Health Specialty Training Cornerstone Healthcare Training Company 2016-08-12
Timeline
Med Surg and Pediatrics
NAC PeaceHealth
07.2019 - 06.2022
NAC Highland Health and Rehab
07.2017 - 07.2019
NAC Grace Retirement Home
07.2016 - 07.2017
NAC Avamere Bellingham Healthcare
05.2015 - 04.2016
Removal Technician
Jerns Funeral Home
06.2012 - 06.2013
NAC Alderwood
01.2009 - 05.2014
NAC Evergreen North Cascade
05.2005 - 12.2008
NAC Sehome Park Care Center
03.2003 - 04.2004
NAC - undefined
Bellingham Technical College
Health and Human Services
Western Governors University
High School Diploma -
Nooksack Valley High School