DeondrA Collins
Minneapolis
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 in mobility and personal hygiene support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lyngblomsten Care Center
04.2021 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden Choice Care
03.2019 - Current
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- 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.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alton Memory Care Assistant Living
09.2008 - 02.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Nursing Assistant Classes
Century College
White Bear Lake, MN12.2001
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety Precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Documenting behaviors
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lyngblomsten Care Center
04.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden Choice Care
03.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alton Memory Care Assistant Living
09.2008 - 02.2021
Nursing Assistant Classes
Century College
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