Dorian Faidley
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center, skilled in direct patient care and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety, while training new staff to uphold best practices. Recognized for effectively monitoring vital signs and fostering strong patient relationships through empathetic communication.
Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center
10.2016 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for patient care and safety.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to enhance care coordination.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe healthcare environment.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care strategies based on individual needs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant, Front Office Manager
Dr. Howard Eisenberg
07.2005 - 10.2016
- Delivered compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and vital sign monitoring for optimal care delivery.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting changes in condition and response to treatments.
- Trained new staff on protocols, enhancing team efficiency and adherence to best practices.
- Conducted regular equipment checks, ensuring functionality and compliance with safety standards.
- Supported needs of countless patients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carroll Christian Academy
Westminster, MD06-1984
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 2024
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Patient lifting
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
Certification
- State of West Virginia license# 75403
- Customer Service 1&2 2024
- Blood Borne Pathogens 2024
- Bring Your A Game Anywhere 2024
- Medical Terminology 2023
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Berkeley Springs Healthcare Center
10.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant, Front Office Manager
Dr. Howard Eisenberg
07.2005 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Carroll Christian Academy