Dontia Walker
Glen Burnie
Summary
Compassionate professional experienced in supporting physically challenged, bedridden, and memory-impaired patients. Skilled in delivering social and emotional support to enhance patient morale and comfort. Proficient in assisting with daily hygiene tasks, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Connectrn
Waltham
09.2021 - Current
- Turning and repositioning bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Facilitates activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation.
- Document activities and record information in the EMR system.
- Distributes drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Observes and reports unusual symptoms and changes to the charge nurse.
- Conducts routine checks on patient vital signs.
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice of the Chesapeake
Pasadena
02.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Futurecare
Arnold
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Protected patients and staff by consistently following infection control, emergency and security procedures.
- Supported individuals' desires for dignity by compassionately assisting with personal hygiene.
Patient Care Technician
R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Baltimore
09.2015 - 01.2017
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
Patient Care Technician
Intrastaff
Luthersville
06.2009 - 09.2015
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
Education
Master of Science - Management/HR
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD05-2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD05-2019
Skills
- EMR documentation
- End-of-life care
- Basic life support
- HIPAA compliance
- Infection control
- Personal hygiene assistance
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR Certified
- Certified Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Connectrn
09.2021 - Current
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Hospice of the Chesapeake
02.2021 - 11.2022
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Futurecare
01.2017 - 03.2021
Patient Care Technician
R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
09.2015 - 01.2017
Patient Care Technician
Intrastaff
06.2009 - 09.2015
Master of Science - Management/HR
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Human Resources Management
University of Maryland Global Campus