Donald Newman
Washington,PA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with Clipboard Health, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication and individualized care plans, resulting in improved recovery outcomes. Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide emotional support, ensuring a dignified and safe environment for all patients.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
Washington, PA
02.2025 - 06.2026
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and post-discharge care.
- Provided emotional support, fostering a positive environment for recovery and well-being.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient assistance and safety procedures.
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients from hospital to home care, ensuring continuity of care.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention, empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Streamlined patient care procedures, improving efficiency and reducing wait times for treatments.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PAHigh School Diploma -
Washington High School
Washington, PA06.1995
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Adaptable
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient care
- Geriatric care
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Trustworthy companion
- Colostomy care
- Complex Problem-solving
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient management
- Specimen collection
- Light housekeeping
- Blood glucose testing
- Valid state driver's license
- Patient relations
- Indirect patient care
- Condition monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Observing responses
- Patient assessments
- Reliable transportation
- Quality assurance
- Activity coordination
- Activity planning
- Preparing meals
- EMR / EHR
- Conducting intakes
- Medical records management
- Quality assurance controls
- Restraint application
- Outpatient care
- Meal planning
- Pediatric care
- Database administration
- Medical office administration
- Case management
- Tracheostomy care
- Chronic disease management
- IV maintenance
- Wound care specialist
- General housekeeping
- Family support and assistance
- Oxygen therapy
- Able to lift number pounds
- Respiratory equipment training
- Helping with medication
- G-tube care
- Performing patient intakes
- Infection control procedures
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Admitting support
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Collecting specimens
- Vital sign recording
- Toileting assistance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Intake recording
- Catheter change and preparation
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Quick problem solver
- Documentation expert
- Monitoring fluids
- Range of motion exercises
- Vital signs
- CNA certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
02.2025 - 06.2026
No Degree - Nursing
Waynesburg University
High School Diploma -
Washington High School