DeeAnna Chandler
Ashland City
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and supporting daily living activities. Skilled in maintaining HIPAA compliance and collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes. Seeking a CNA role to leverage expertise in compassionate care and contribute to improving patient wellbeing. Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care. Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Consolidated Medical Staffing
Nashville
03.2020 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients, assisting with daily activities and enhancing overall wellbeing.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to care plans and treatment regimens.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Responded to patient needs with compassion and empathy consistently.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
PCT
Ascension St. Thomas
Nashville
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily activities to enhance overall patient comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes, communicating findings to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans, collaborating with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Supported patients with mobility and transferring between facilities.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care needs.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
pct
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted nursing staff in providing direct patient care and support.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team and blood sugar check
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas.
- Supported mobility and personal hygiene needs of patients daily.
- Facilitated communication between patients and medical personnel effectively.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Education
HEALTHCARE IN CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING -
fortis institute
nashville, tn05.2019
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Time management
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient care planning
- Electronic health records
- Infection control procedures
- Care quality improvement
- Health education
- Team collaboration
- Patient mobility support
- Emotional support provision
- Effective communication
- Compassion and empathy
- Critical thinking
- End-of-life care
- Health monitoring
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Emotional support
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Clinical documentation
- Toileting assistance
- Attention to detail
- Emergency response
- Patient transfers
- Patient advocacy
- Multitasking and organization
- Compassionate communication
- Active listening
- Infection control practices
- Basic life support
- Lifting and transferring
- Dressing assistance
- Condition monitoring
- Maintaining privacy
- Trustworthy companion
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Quality assurance
- Documenting behaviors
- Collecting specimens
- Oxygen therapy
- General housekeeping
- Catheter change and preparation
- Healthcare ethics
- Compassionate
- Medical terminology
- Vital sign recording
- Monitoring fluids
- Mobility assistance
Certification
CNA, 1965954
References
- Erin White, Friend, St. Thomas, (815) 549-6457, deeannachandler882@yahoo.com
- Makayla Mckenzie, Friend, St. Thomas, 19295199997, deeannachandler882@yahoo.com
Timeline
PCT
Ascension St. Thomas
04.2024 - 06.2025
pct
Vanderbilt Medical Center
03.2024 - 02.2025
CNA
Consolidated Medical Staffing
03.2020 - Current
HEALTHCARE IN CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTING -
fortis institute