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Vantaza Davis

Lubbock,TX

Summary

Competent Direct Support Professional with demonstrated success in helping high level special needs client individuals. Proficient in recreational planning and techniques for promoting patient and staff safety. Discerning, well-organized and respectful of patient needs. Direct Support Professional experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant/ Patient Care Technician 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. Knowledgeable HUC with background in health unit coordination and history of effectively managing patient records and departmental communications. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through proactive problem-solving and effective communication with medical staff. Demonstrated proficiency in handling patient sensitive information accessing electronic health record management.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Aide/ Unit Secretary/Patient Care Technician

Covenan Medical Center
10.2021 - Current
  • Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs
  • Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician
  • Change bed linens or make beds
  • Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas
  • Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum
  • Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support
  • Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
  • Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink
  • Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities
  • Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
  • Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine
  • Prepare or serve food trays
  • Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
  • Record height or weight of patients
  • Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
  • Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper
  • Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet
  • Supply, collect, or empty bedpans
  • Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds
  • Turn or reposition bedridden patients
  • Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves
  • Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination
  • Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers
  • Provide information such as directions, visiting hours, or patient status information to visitors or callers
  • Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate staff
  • Schedule and confirm patient diagnostic appointments, surgeries, or medical consultations
  • Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff
  • Operate office equipment, such as voice mail messaging systems, and use word processing, spreadsheet, or other software applications to prepare reports, invoices, financial statements, letters, case histories, or medical records
  • Receive and route messages or documents, such as laboratory results, to appropriate staff
  • Perform various clerical or administrative functions, such as ordering and maintaining an inventory of supplies
  • Arrange hospital admissions for patients
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.

Private Caregiver

Evelyn Kirksey
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to my patient, promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
  • Promoted client independence through encouragement and assistance in self-care tasks when appropriate.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Educated family members about caregiving techniques for continuity of care during caregiver absences or transitions between shifts.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patient to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Built strong relationships with client and family to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patient in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patient achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patient.

Certified Nursing Aide

The Isle at Raider Ranch
01.2021 - 10.2021
  • Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs
  • Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician
  • Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care
  • Change bed linens or make beds
  • Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support
  • Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum
  • Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse
  • Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink
  • Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
  • Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
  • Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine
  • Prepare or serve food trays
  • Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements
  • Record height or weight of patients
  • Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
  • Restock patient rooms with personal hygiene items, such as towels, washcloths, soap, or toilet paper
  • Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet
  • Supply, collect, or empty bedpans
  • Turn or reposition bedridden patients
  • Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves
  • Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination
  • Explain medical instructions to patients or family members
  • Give report to oncoming staff
  • Document throughout shift
  • Train new hires

Direct Support Professional

D&S Community Services
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • Promoted health and wellness in psychiatric patients by providing caring emotional support and encouragement
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
  • Administered medication as directed by physician
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care, and personal grooming
  • Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
  • Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas

Cashier

McDonalds
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers
  • Restocked, arranged, and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales
  • Checked completed orders for accuracy and bagged meals for easy carrying
  • Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas
  • Assisted customers in choosing menu items by providing food complementing information
  • Distributed food to wait staff quickly during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction

Cashier

Chick Fil A
11.2015 - 02.2016
  • Assisted counter staff in packing ready orders and distributing to customers
  • Provided customers with information on specials and discount deals
  • Checked completed orders for accuracy and bagged meals for easy carrying
  • Maintained clean, sanitized, and well-organized food preparation zones
  • Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods

Education

No Degree - Pre-Nursing

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
05-2026

High school diploma -

Estacado High School
Lubbock, TX
05.2019

Skills

  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Medication Administration
  • Emotional Support
  • Excellent communication
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medical chart documentation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Adaptable
  • Dressing assistance
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Bloodborne pathogens training

Accomplishments

  • Received PCT certification by completing PCT course through covenant school of nursing, with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Received CNA certification by completing CNA course through the ATC program in high school. Completed this with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Volunteering hours with the Dream Center , and PNA.
  • BLS certified.

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, June/2019
  • Patient Care Technician, National Healthcareer Association, August/2024

Timeline

Private Caregiver

Evelyn Kirksey
06.2023 - 09.2024

Certified Nursing Aide/ Unit Secretary/Patient Care Technician

Covenan Medical Center
10.2021 - Current

Certified Nursing Aide

The Isle at Raider Ranch
01.2021 - 10.2021

Direct Support Professional

D&S Community Services
06.2019 - 01.2021

Cashier

McDonalds
06.2017 - 09.2017

Cashier

Chick Fil A
11.2015 - 02.2016

High school diploma -

Estacado High School

No Degree - Pre-Nursing

Texas Tech University
Vantaza Davis