Denita Jefferson

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Bellwood, IL 60104

Cell: 630-***-****

E-Mail: adht0e@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Motivated CNA with a highly effective communication style. Efficient worker who demonstrates strong time management and prioritization skills.

Efficient and reliable CNA with 14 years experience in a hospital setting. Assisted with technical nursing treatments, supported diagnostic procedures and charted resident records. Interested in a full-time role as a nursing assistant in a top-notch healthcare facility.

Skills

Committed team player

CPR certification

Patient positioning competency

Preceptor

Critical care nursing

Professional bedside manner

Independent judgment and decision making

Work History

July 2011 to Current

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital Wheaton, IL

Certified Nursing Assistant

Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.

Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.

Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.

Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.

Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.

Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.

Provided a comforting and soothing environment.

Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.

Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.

Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.

Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.

Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.

January 2008 to July 2011

Kindred Hospital Sycamore Sycamore, IL

Patient Care Technician

Changed sterile dressings.

Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.

Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.

Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.

Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.

Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.

Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.

Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.

Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.

Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.

Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.

Closely monitored acute conditions.

Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.

Followed infection control procedures.

Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.

Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared them for lab submission.

October 2007 to June 2008

Bethany Rehabilitation & Health Care Center DeKalb, IL

Certified Nursing Assistant

Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.

Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.

Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.

Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.

Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.

Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.

Education

2009 Kishwaukee College Malta, IL

Associate of Arts Marketing and Management

Education

2009 Kishwaukee College Malta, IL

Associate of Arts Marketing and Management

2007 Kishwaukee College Malta, IL

Certified Nursing Certification Basic nursing

2007 Kishwaukee College Malta, IL

GED

Graduated with 3.8 GPA

Education

2009 Kishwaukee College Malta, IL

Associate of Arts Marketing and Management

2007 Kishwaukee College Malta, IL

Certified Nursing Certification Basic nursing

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