Leroi Knapper
Gaithersburg
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant 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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
03.2024 - Current
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Explained dialysis procedures to patients and answered questions and concerns prior to starting dialysis.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
Direct Support Staff
Evian Care
08.2021 - Current
- Provided direct support to individuals with diverse mental and physical disabilities to help them achieve their daily living goals
- Ensured a safe and comfortable living environment for individuals under care, including tasks such as monitoring medication, preparing meals, and facilitating social activities
- Documented and reported any changes in clients' physical, emotional, and mental well-being to appropriate personnel or healthcare providers
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Direct Support Professional
Eihab
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Implement care plans tailored to the unique needs of each individual
- Demonstrated patience, empathy, and understanding to build strong relationships with individuals and their families
- Utilized behavior management techniques and positive reinforcement strategies to improve client behavior and social skills
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Patient Transport /Patient Care Tech
Jersey Shore Medical Center
12.2015 - 03.2019
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with patient care by taking vital signs, recording medical histories
- Collaborated with nurses and physicians to maintain stability during transport and facilitate event-free transport.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Surgical Tech
Montgomery Community College
Rockville, MD05-2026
Aviation of Maintenance Certificate -
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Philadelphia, PA01.2014
Skills
- Patience
- Reliability and Attentiveness
- Compassion
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Dialysis equipment operation
- Patient care
- Quality improvement
- Phlebotomy
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
03.2024 - Current
Direct Support Staff
Evian Care
08.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Eihab
06.2020 - 08.2021
Patient Transport /Patient Care Tech
Jersey Shore Medical Center
12.2015 - 03.2019
Associate of Science - Surgical Tech
Montgomery Community College
Aviation of Maintenance Certificate -
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
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