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Work History
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Reading, traveling and cooking
Languages
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Donna Laiva

Florence,SC

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. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nurse Assistant

Shiftkey LLC.
11.2022 - Current
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • 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.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Certified Nurse Assistant

Palms Of Florence Nursing Centre
05.2020 - 06.2022
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing
Myrtle Beach , SC
03.2025

Skills

  • Family Communication
  • Observing Responses
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Calm Under Stress
  • Intercultural Competence

Reading, traveling and cooking

I love traveling because it helps me learn how other people live and their culture and ethnicity. Reading exercise the brain to think critically especially in an emergency. Cooking relieves stress and home cooked meals brings family together.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Shona
Native or Bilingual
Zulu
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Nurse Assistant

Shiftkey LLC.
11.2022 - Current

Certified Nurse Assistant

Palms Of Florence Nursing Centre
05.2020 - 06.2022

Associate of Science - Nursing

Galen College of Nursing

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