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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Assessments
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PaTon Dickson

Crowley,LA

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities.

Proficient and caring team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Great at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

11
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Ochsner Acadia General Hospital

Certified Nursing Assistant
05.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • 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.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Dollar General

Sales Associate Team Leader
08.2022 - 05.2023

Job overview

Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service, and selling techniques.

  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport relationships.

Jennings Oshner American Legion

ER Admitting Clerk
06.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
  • Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.

Jeff Davis Living Center

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
11.2021 - 06.2022

Job overview

  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

Amelia Manor Nursing Home

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
05.2019 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

Encore Healthcare & Rehabilitation

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
06.2016 - 08.2018

Job overview

  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

Holidays Inn

Hotel Housekeeper
08.2013 - 12.2014

Job overview

  • Cleaned bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces to comply with sanitation and hygiene standards.
  • Kept logs of cleaning activities to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Washed and folded towels and linens to properly stock guest rooms.
  • Followed daily cleaning schedule to prepare for arrival of guests and meet deadlines.

Petro Shopping Center

Custodian/Janitorial Worker
08.2012 - 10.2013

Job overview

  • Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
  • Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
  • Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.

Education

South University
Savannah, GA

Associate of Science from Nursing
09.2025

Carville Job Corps Academy
Carville, LA

Certification from Nursing Assistance
07.2016

Penn Foster
Scottsdale, AZ

High School Diploma
06.2016

Skills

  • CNA Certified (7 Years)
  • Collecting Specimens (7 Years)
  • Infection Control Procedures (7 Years)
  • Transporting Patients (7 Years)
  • Room Cleaning and Restocking(10 Years)
  • Bed Making and Linen Changes(10 Years)
  • Observation Documentation (7 Years)
  • Nursing Assistance(7 Years)
  • Wheelchair Assistance(7 Years)
  • Range of Motion Exercises(7 Years)
  • ADLs Assistance (7 Years)
  • Intake Recording (7 Years)
  • Efficient and Reliable Team Player (10 Years)
  • Inpatient Care (7 Years)
  • CNA (7 years)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (7 years)
  • Custodian/Housekeeper (3 years)
  • Home Health (1 year)
  • Basic Sign Language (4 years)
  • Vital Signs (7 years)
  • Nursing (7 years)
  • Caregiving (7 years)
  • Home Care ( 4years)
  • Meal Preparation (4year)
  • Laundry (10 years)
  • Patient Care (7 years)
  • Senior Care (7 years)
  • Dementia Care (7 years)
  • Alzheimer's Care (7 years)
  • Hospital Experience (Less than 1 year)
  • Compassionate Caregiver (7 Years)
  • Trustworthy Companion (10 Years)
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance(7 Years)
  • Feeding Assistance Expertise (7 Years)
  • Charting Expertise (7 Years)
  • Companionship and Emotional Support (10)
  • Responding to Emergencies (7Years)
  • Wound Care (Less than 1 Year)

Certification

  • CPR
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Languages

American Sign Language - Beginner

Assessments

  • Basic computer skills, 03/01/22, Completed, Performing basic computer operations and troubleshooting common problems
  • Attention to detail, 04/01/22, Proficient, Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
  • Home health aide skills, 01/01/21, Proficient, Providing care to patients in a home setting
  • Scheduling, 04/01/22, Proficient, Cross-referencing agendas and itineraries to avoid scheduling conflicts
  • Nursing assistant skills, 10/01/21, Proficient, Providing nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Personal Information

Relocation: Anywhere

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ochsner Acadia General Hospital
05.2023 - Current

Sales Associate Team Leader

Dollar General
08.2022 - 05.2023

ER Admitting Clerk

Jennings Oshner American Legion
06.2022 - 01.2023

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Jeff Davis Living Center
11.2021 - 06.2022

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Amelia Manor Nursing Home
05.2019 - 11.2021

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Encore Healthcare & Rehabilitation
06.2016 - 08.2018

Hotel Housekeeper

Holidays Inn
08.2013 - 12.2014

Custodian/Janitorial Worker

Petro Shopping Center
08.2012 - 10.2013

South University

Associate of Science from Nursing

Carville Job Corps Academy

Certification from Nursing Assistance

Penn Foster

High School Diploma
PaTon Dickson