Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Awards
Languages
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Duncan King

Duncan King

Snohomish,WA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Providence Health & Services, skilled in direct patient care and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety, reduce fall incidents, and support critically ill patients. A reliable team player dedicated to maintaining high healthcare standards and promoting patient dignity. HUC trained Certified Nursing Assistant, highly looked upon by peers and management for going above and beyond for not only the needs of patients but coworkers as well.

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

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Providence Health & Services
12.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Officially HUC trained and provided relief as HUC CNA on mulitple different units throughout hospital
  • 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.

Patient Transporter

Providence Health & Services
08.2021 - 12.2023
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
  • Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
  • Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
  • Throughout COVID, was assigned as a lead transporter and took over more stressful assignments such as morgue transportation and ICU transferring
  • Improved efficiency in transporting patients by quickly navigating through the hospital''s various departments and floors.
  • Upheld strict confidentiality standards regarding patient information in adherence with HIPAA regulations.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Grays Harbor College
Aberdeen, WA

High School Diploma -

Snohomish High School
Snohomish, WA
06-2019

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • HUC Trained (6 Months)
  • Patient lifting
  • Positioning patients
  • Basic life support
  • Experience with Behavioral Patients
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care

Accomplishments

    Building strong relationships with all of my coworkers

    Continue to learn new things and grow and develop my skills every day as a Certified Nursing Aide

    Often selected to proficiently take care of violent and/or behavioral patients

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • Preceptor Certified

Awards

"Trauma Coin" Trauma Mobility Award 

Given in recognition of my trauma work to save lives and minimize injuries and make a difference to injured patients, families, trauma teams, I was given this award for getting my patients out of bed after surgery and progressing their mobility. The award is a very special honor presented throughout multiple counties (Snohomish, Skagit, San Juan, Whatcom, and Island Counties)

Languages

German
Limited Working

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Providence Health & Services
12.2023 - Current

Patient Transporter

Providence Health & Services
08.2021 - 12.2023

No Degree - Nursing

Grays Harbor College

High School Diploma -

Snohomish High School