DORIS FINNIE-JOHNSON
San Diego,CA
Summary
Competent and reliable CNA/Patient Care Technician with proven ability to excel in diverse healthcare environments. Available for immediate employment and authorized to work in the US for any employer. Strong team player with a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Balboa Rehabilitation & Nursing Home
06.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily activities and promoting comfort.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in the implementation of individualized care plans, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in patient care procedures and protocols.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
Healthcare Partner/L&D Scrub/CNA/Imaging Assistant
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2025
- Facilitated support to registered nurses during daily patient assessments and care delivery. Prepared patients for a range of surgical procedures across different departments efficiently. Coordinated delivery table organization and operating room readiness in surgical, PACU, and ICU environments. Delivered personalized care to patients with substance use disorders and behavioral health needs. Performed unit clerk duties, overseeing admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients. Managed phone communications while collecting vital patient data for continuous treatment. Participated as float pool staff across various hospital units to optimize service delivery. Aided in the preparation of outpatient procedures like angioplasties and paracentesis.
PCA
Alvarado Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Provided compassionate personal care, assisting clients with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
- Developed individualized care plans by assessing client needs and preferences for improved service delivery.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient handling and safety protocols to enhance team performance.
- Monitored client health status, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
Patient Care Technician
University of Maryland Hospital
06.2010 - 07.2015
- Responsibilities adl's, v/s, bgbm, ngt/gt/tube feedings, dressing changes, hang iv fluids(NS), iv start/phlebotomy, ekgs, telemetry/eeeg monitor on various units cardiac, pacu and neurology, ob/gyn pediatric, shock trauma/ICU experience, more details on experience can be provided upon request.
- Accomplishments assisting the RNs with critical care nursing for patients in comas, post op, or post trauma from shock trauma mostly.
- Skills Used phlebotomy, iv start, eeg monitoring, telemetry, bgbm
Patient Care Associate
Sinai Hospital
09.1998 - 12.2010
- Provided compassionate patient care and support during daily activities and personal hygiene routines.
- Assisted nursing staff in monitoring patient vital signs and reporting changes in health conditions.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems to ensure compliance with hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
Home Health Aide
Community Home Health of MD/MSA
01.1994 - 01.2000
- Responsibilities work with RN/PT/OT/SPT to help recently discharged patients from healthcare facilities still under a DR. care to adjust to home care or rehabilitation in various assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
Education
No Degree - LVN
Kaplan College-San Diego
San Diego, CANo Degree - Nursing Education
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MDNo Degree - Nursing
San Diego Community College
San Diego, CADiploma -
Spencer High School
Spencer, OK05.1985
Skills
- Spreadsheet analysis and EPIC usage PowerChart navigation Electroencephalogram and electrocardiogram operations Foley catheter management PBX and Hillrom system knowledge IBM integration capabilities Tracheostomy care procedures CPM therapy implementation VAD and BiPAP oversight
Certification
- Cna registration April 1992 to April 2017
- Cpr April 2015 to April 2017
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Sharp grossmont hospital supervisor- D'Arcy Guillardo 691-740-4414
- University of maryland supervisor- CSICU-Mary Evans 410-706-2606
- Sinai Hospital of Baltimore 2401 w. Belvedre st Supervisor- cardiac/ortho rehab blaustein5- Cory Silkman 410-601-8000
- Community home health of md/Msa Supervisor-Barbara briscoe 410-356- 1600 10999 Red Run Boulevard # 100 Owings Mills, MD 21117
Timeline
CNA
Balboa Rehabilitation & Nursing Home
06.2022 - Current
PCA
Alvarado Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2022
Healthcare Partner/L&D Scrub/CNA/Imaging Assistant
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
11.2015 - 01.2025
Patient Care Technician
University of Maryland Hospital
06.2010 - 07.2015
Patient Care Associate
Sinai Hospital
09.1998 - 12.2010
Home Health Aide
Community Home Health of MD/MSA
01.1994 - 01.2000
No Degree - LVN
Kaplan College-San Diego
No Degree - Nursing Education
Baltimore City Community College
No Degree - Nursing
San Diego Community College
Diploma -
Spencer High School
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