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Devyn Peterson

Kikino,AB

Summary

Level-headed Healthcare professional dedicated to providing quality patient care, companionship and support. Remains calm and effective in difficult and stressful situations. Defuses stressful situations and manages behavioral needs with grace. 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

Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services, AHS
04.2022 - 07.2023
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Reduced patient anxiety through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
  • Ensured the safe transfer of patients using proper techniques to prevent injuries and falls.
  • Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare professionals, ensuring adherence to schedules and dosages.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities to nursing staff or physicians.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Recreation Coordinator

Kikino Metis Settlement
01.2015 - 09.2016
  • Improved customer satisfaction with recreational services by regularly soliciting feedback and making necessary adjustments.
  • Increased community participation in recreational programs by developing and implementing engaging activities.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with media contacts to generate increased coverage of events, resulting in higher attendance rates.
  • Coordinated special events such as tournaments, fundraisers, and holiday celebrations that brought community members together in an enjoyable atmosphere.
  • Implemented comprehensive risk management plans to minimize potential accidents or incidents during recreational activities.
  • Organized and maintained accurate records for program registration, facility usage, and budgetary expenses ensuring smooth operations.

Education

No Degree - Health Care Aide

Stratford Career Institute
Mount Royal, QC
03.2024

High School Diploma -

J.A. Williams High School
Lac La Biche, AB
06.2011

Skills

  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient Lifting
  • Patient Relations
  • Observing Responses
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Reliable Team Player
  • Adaptable
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Health Care Aide

Alberta Health Services, AHS
04.2022 - 07.2023

Recreation Coordinator

Kikino Metis Settlement
01.2015 - 09.2016

No Degree - Health Care Aide

Stratford Career Institute

High School Diploma -

J.A. Williams High School

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