Dustin Berger-Noland
North Port,Florida
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
STNA
Laurels Of Milford
Milford, Ohio
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Provided direct personal patient observation, care and assistance to 25 patients per shift in Long -Term Care medical facility.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with hospice houses with positive and professional end-of-life patient care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Provided direct personal patient observation, care and assistance to patients per shift in medical facility.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sarasota K12
Online06.2022
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Linen Replacements
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Feeding Assistance
- Company Guidelines
- Status Updates
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Observation Documentation
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Vital Signs Collection
- Bedsore Prevention
- Emotional and Social Support
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- Transporting Patients
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Assisted Living
- Wound Care
- Catheter Care
- Quality Patient Care
- CNA Certification
- Preparing Meals
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Bathing and Dressing
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Monitoring Fluids
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Observing Responses
- Patient Admission
- Documenting Behaviors
- Critical Thinking
References
Rhonda Gross RN, DIrector of Nursing
The Laurels of Milford
937-725-4322
Lori Byron, LNHA
The Laurels of Hillsboro
937-725-5075
Cathy Pattan, RN
937- 205-0989
Staff Nurse, The Laurels of Milford
Timeline
STNA
Laurels Of Milford
07.2020 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Sarasota K12
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