Leah Demery
Dunseith,North Dakota
Summary
Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
04.2021 - 01.2026
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, accurately recording changes for nursing staff review.
- Supported healthcare team in implementing patient care plans and interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, promoting hygiene standards.
- Documented patient progress in electronic health records, ensuring data accuracy.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in patient care techniques.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
Travel CNA
Maxon Nursing
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dunseith Community Nursing Home
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
9 Month Phlebotomy Certification - Science Education
Turtle Mountain Community College
Belcourt, ND05.2021
Diploma -
Dunseith High School
Dunseith, ND05.2015
Skills
- Individualized Care
- Monitoring Fluids
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Family Communication
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Bathing and Dressing
- Intake Recording
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Quality Patient Care
- Transporting Patients
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Infection Control Procedures
- Charting Expertise
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
04.2021 - 01.2026
Travel CNA
Maxon Nursing
01.2021 - 04.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dunseith Community Nursing Home
05.2020 - 01.2021
9 Month Phlebotomy Certification - Science Education
Turtle Mountain Community College
Diploma -
Dunseith High School