Gerenda Dawson
Parkin
Summary
Certified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, a compassionate bedside manner, and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Compassionate to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
River Ridge Rehab and care Center
Wynne
08.2013 - Current
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Family Dollar Warehouse
Family Dollar Distribution Center
West Memphis
05.2011 - 08.2013
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Filling orders in a fast pace to be ship out to stores
Dietary Aide
Crestpark Retirement Inn
Wynne
05.2008 - 06.2010
- Assisted in the ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory of food items.
- Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently.
- Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes, wiping countertops.
- Assisted with preparation of snacks and other light meals.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment and surfaces.
Education
CNA Cert - Nursing Assist
Little Rock Job Corps
Little Rock, AR05-2011
High School Diploma -
Earle High School
Earle, AR05-2008
Skills
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient documentation
- Infection control
- Personal hygiene management
- Team collaboration
- Health monitoring
- Direct patient care
- Patient positioning
- Documenting behaviors
- Biohazard disposal
- Patient hygiene management
- Catheter care
- Empathy and understanding
- Attention to detail
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate caregiver
- Meal preparation
- Patient care quality
- Heavy lifting
- Output monitoring and reporting
- Multitasking
- Feeding assistance expert
- First aid certification
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
CNA
River Ridge Rehab and care Center
08.2013 - Current
Family Dollar Warehouse
Family Dollar Distribution Center
05.2011 - 08.2013
Dietary Aide
Crestpark Retirement Inn
05.2008 - 06.2010
CNA Cert - Nursing Assist
Little Rock Job Corps
High School Diploma -
Earle High School
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