Mercedes Denton
Dumas,ARKANSAS
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Crestpark Nursing Home, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and effective support. Skilled in maintaining confidentiality and implementing safety precautions, ensuring a dignified and comfortable environment for all residents.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
CNA
Crestpark Nursing Home
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- 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.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Nursing Science
Phillips Community College of The University of Ar
DeWitt Arkansas DeWitt High School
DeWitt Arkansas 05.2010
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Vital sign recording
- Assisting with personal grooming
- General housekeeping
- Outpatient care
- Activity planning
- Patient relations
- Trustworthy companion
- Patient assessments
- Inpatient care
- Light housekeeping
- Maintaining privacy
- Medical terminology
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Documenting behaviors
- Companionship and emotional support
- Ambulation assistance
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Compassionate
- Bedside manner
- Collecting vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Reliable team player
- Toileting assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Health monitoring
- Patient advocacy
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- End-of-life care
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate communication
Certification
CNA license
Timeline
CNA
Crestpark Nursing Home
Nursing Science
Phillips Community College of The University of Ar
DeWitt High School