Deja Leftwich
Chesterfield
Summary
Delivered compassionate and reliable patient care as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) with over 6 years of experience in rehabilitation, long-term care, and hospital settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Rehab Nurse Extern
Johnston-Willis Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Provide direct patient care under RN supervision, assisting with feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting, and ambulation for rehabilitation patients.
- Monitor and accurately record vital signs, intake/output, and patient progress using EHR systems.
- Observe and report any changes in patient condition, mood, or behavior to the nursing team promptly.
- Administer medications under nurse supervision and support wound care and catheter maintenance.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and sanitized environment, ensuring infection-control protocols are consistently followed.
- Communicate effectively with patients and families, providing education and emotional reassurance.
- Participate in ongoing nursing education workshops and skills labs to strengthen clinical performance.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality rehabilitative care.
- Recognized by management for dependability, compassion, and strong patient relationships.
Nursing Assistant
Laurel of Bon Air
02.2021 - 11.2021
- Assisted residents in long-term and skilled nursing units, providing personal hygiene, feeding, repositioning, and comfort care.
- Supported rehabilitation routines and encouraged mobility for post-surgery and stroke patients.
- Documented care activities and changes in condition in compliance with facility standards.
- Followed infection-control and fall-prevention policies to ensure a safe care environment.
- Collaborated with nurses, physical therapists, and dietitians to optimize patient recovery.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brightpoint Community College
Chester, VACertified Nursing Assistant -
Asher Comprehensive Training Facility
Richmond, VAHigh School Diploma -
Manchester High School
Midlothian, VASkills
- Transfer training
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Clinical judgment
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Basic life support
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Reliability
- Fall prevention
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Commonwealth of Virginia
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- CPR / AED / First Aid Certified
- HIPAA Training
Clinical Experience
Chippenham Hospital — Medical-Surgical Trauma Unit (5th Floor)
2024
- Provided direct patient care to acutely ill and trauma patients in a fast-paced medical-surgical environment
- Performed head-to-toe and focused assessments, monitored vital signs, and documented findings accurately
- Assisted with post-operative care, wound care, mobility, and activities of daily living
- Recognized and reported changes in patient condition using SBAR communication
- Collaborated with registered nurses and interdisciplinary team members to support patient safety and recovery
- Maintained infection control practices and patient safety standards
Johnston-Willis Hospital — Oncology Unit (2 North)
2025
- Delivered patient-centered nursing care to oncology patients with varying levels of acuity
- Conducted comprehensive assessments including pain, symptom management, and psychosocial needs
- Assisted in the care of patients receiving chemotherapy and cancer-related treatments
- Administered medications and IV therapies per clinical scope and facility policy
- Provided emotional support and therapeutic communication to patients and families
- Collaborated with oncology nurses and healthcare team members to support individualized care plans
St. Francis Medical Center — Medical-Surgical Oncology Unit (5th Floor)
2025
- Cared for medical-surgical and oncology patients with complex and chronic conditions
- Monitored intake and output, blood glucose levels, and patient responses to treatment
- Assisted with wound care, ostomy care, and post-procedural recovery
- Recognized clinical changes and escalated concerns appropriately to the registered nurse
- Supported end-of-life care with professionalism, compassion, and respect for patient dignity
St. Francis Medical Center — Orthopedic Unit (4th Floor)
2025 (3rd semester)
2026 (4th semester)
- Provided nursing care to post-operative orthopedic patients including joint replacement and fracture repair
- Performed focused neurovascular assessments and reported abnormalities promptly
- Assisted with pain management, mobility, transfers, and ambulation using safety precautions
- Educated patients on fall prevention, mobility restrictions, and post-operative recovery
- Strengthened prioritization, delegation awareness, and time-management skills in an acute care setting
Timeline
Rehab Nurse Extern
Johnston-Willis Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Laurel of Bon Air
02.2021 - 11.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Brightpoint Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Asher Comprehensive Training Facility
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School