Dominique Richardson
Portsmouth
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Essential Medical, skilled in patient assessments and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and individualized care plans. A reliable team player dedicated to maintaining high standards of care and advocating for patient needs in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Essential Medical
Chesapeake, VA
02.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and documentation in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on care plans, enhancing understanding of health needs.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and facility procedures, fostering teamwork.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Supported needs of residents under long-term care.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
Lead Certified Nursing Assistant
Mayfair Assistant Living
Portsmouth, VA
04.2024 - 10.2025
- Trained and mentored new nursing assistants, enhancing team performance and patient care standards.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in patient documentation and reporting systems.
- Monitored resident health status, documenting changes and reporting critical information to nursing staff promptly.
- Advocated for residents' rights and preferences, fostering a supportive living environment within the community.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Trained new Certified Nursing Assistants, ensuring high-quality care standards were maintained.
- Educated patients on essential self-care strategies empowering them to manage their health more effectively beyond the facility setting.
- Assisted nurses with daily tasks for efficient patient care and reduced workload on nursing staff.
- Promoted independence among patients through targeted activities designed to improve mobility and cognitive function.
- Mentored junior Certified Nursing Assistants, fostering teamwork and professional growth among colleagues.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Practical Nursing
Bryant And Stratton Virginia Beach
Virginia Beach, VACertificate - Nursing Assistant
BonSecours Depaul Hospital
Norfolk, VA04-2010
High School Diploma - Basic
Bayside High-school
Virginia Beach, VA06-2004
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Geriatric care
- Responding to emergencies
- Colostomy care
- Patient care
- Blood glucose testing
- Valid VIRGINIA driver's license
- Tracheostomy care
- Chronic disease management
- Able to lift over 100 pounds
- Monitoring fluids
- Toileting assistance
- G-tube care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Oxygen therapy
- Infection control procedures
- Respiratory equipment training
- Range of motion exercises
- CNA certification
Timeline
Lead Certified Nursing Assistant
Mayfair Assistant Living
04.2024 - 10.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Essential Medical
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Practical Nursing
Bryant And Stratton Virginia Beach
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
BonSecours Depaul Hospital
High School Diploma - Basic
Bayside High-school