Kushema Dawkins
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Complete Care Middlebury, excelling in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while maintaining meticulous records. A reliable team player dedicated to delivering high-quality support and promoting well-being through effective communication and compassionate care.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Complete Care Middlebury
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs, ensuring accurate documentation for care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to promote safety.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Heritagespring of West Chester
West Chester, OH
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for prompt intervention.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided and observations made.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development among bedridden patients with consistent position changes every two hours as recommended guidelines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- 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.
Records Clerk
Jamaica Defence Force
Kingston, Jamaica
10.2012 - 07.2022
- Organized and maintained electronic and physical records to ensure data integrity.
- Processed incoming documents for accurate filing according to established procedures.
- Implemented improvements in document storage processes, enhancing accessibility and efficiency.
- Conducted regular audits of records to verify accuracy and compliance with policies.
- Assisted with typing, data entry, and answering incoming calls as required.
- Followed established policies and procedures to maintain compliance with regulations.
- Updated records with new information.
- Sorted all paperwork and documents alphabetically and according to dates and significance.
- Created and maintained electronic filing system for quick and easy retrieval of records.
- Provided excellent customer care by responding to inquiries and requests for information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Camperdown High School
Kingston, JamaicaSkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate
- Customer Service
- Records Management
Timeline
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Heritagespring of West Chester
08.2023 - 11.2023
Records Clerk
Jamaica Defence Force
10.2012 - 07.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Complete Care Middlebury
High School Diploma -
Camperdown High School