Denise DeCant
Fair Oaks
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Crossville Health and Rehabilitation, skilled in comprehensive documentation and nutritional meal preparation. Proven ability to enhance patient dignity and comfort while ensuring safety through effective hygiene care and communication. Dedicated to fostering positive relationships and improving patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Medical Billing and Coding. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Elderly Caregiver
DeCant Family
10.2022 - 11.2025
- Provided compassionate companionship to enhance emotional well-being of elderly clients.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules, ensuring adherence and safety.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Supported mobility by assisting with walking and transferring between locations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces to promote safety.
- Communicated regularly with family members to update them on client status and care.
- Assisted clients with personal grooming and hygiene to enhance dignity and comfort.
- Organized and scheduled medical appointments, ensuring timely attendance.
- Engaged clients in activities to stimulate cognitive function and social interaction.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any significant changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times, fostering a trusting relationship.
- Executed laundry and housekeeping tasks to maintain a comfortable environment.
- Documented care activities and observations to track client progress and needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to develop individualized care plans.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
Nursing Assistant
Marshall Medical Center
04.2018 - 10.2022
- Assisted patients with mobility tasks, ensuring safe and comfortable transfers between beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs, alerting nursing staff to significant changes in condition.
- Coordinated hygiene support services, helping patients maintain personal cleanliness and comfort.
- Supported healthcare team in executing care plans, enhancing overall patient outcomes and experiences.
- Maintained medical equipment, ensuring functionality and compliance with safety regulations.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records, ensuring accurate and timely information sharing.
- Provided consistent support in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
- Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and implementation of appropriate turning schedules for bedridden patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crossville Health and Rehabilitation
01.2015 - 04.2018
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
Education
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
San Joaquin Valley College
Visalia, CA06-2024
High School Diploma -
Sand Rock High School
Sand Rock, AL05-2009
Skills
- Facilitation of personal hygiene care
- Comprehensive documentation skills
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Managed multi-line phone system
- Customer communication
- Comprehensive knowledge of ICD-9 and ICD-10 Diagnostic and Procedural Coding
- Welcoming patients and facilitating paperwork
- Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology
- Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Typing and Keyboarding 10 Key
- Answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages
- Knowledge of insurance guidelines, including HMO/PPO, Medicare and state Medicaid
- Medical Terminology
- Proficient in operating office equipment and software applications
- Operate office machines, such as photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines, voice mail systems, and personal computers
- Understanding of Medical Insurance, Billing, Collections and Reimbursement
- Greet visitors, ascertain purpose of visit, and direct them to appropriate staff
- HIPAA Certified
- Assist patients with re-scheduling appointments and other scheduling issues
- Comprehension of CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS/Modifiers and Auditing
Timeline
Elderly Caregiver
DeCant Family
10.2022 - 11.2025
Nursing Assistant
Marshall Medical Center
04.2018 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crossville Health and Rehabilitation
01.2015 - 04.2018
Certificate - Medical Billing And Coding
San Joaquin Valley College
High School Diploma -
Sand Rock High School