Dakota Talbert
Walker
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with over six years of experience providing compassionate, safe, and respectful patient care. Skilled in long-term care, rehabilitation, and hospice settings. Experienced in personal care, charting, patient monitoring, and emotional support. Reliable, calm, and committed to maintaining dignity and comfort for patients and families. Currently pursuing a career as a Medical Assistant.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Flannery Oaks Guest House
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Delivered daily care in a long-term care and skilled nursing facility
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living
- Observed and reported patient changes to nursing staff
- Followed safety and infection control procedures
- Helped orient and support new staff members
- Completed detailed patient charting and documentation
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nottingham Regional Rehabilitation Center
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted patients recovering from illness or injury
- Completed regular patient rounds and monitoring
- Recorded vital signs and documented care
- Worked closely with nurses and therapy staff
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodleigh of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Coordinated assistance with daily living activities, prioritizing patient comfort and respect.
- Conducted regular checks on vital signs, promptly informing nursing staff of any alterations.
- Monitored and enforced health protocols to guarantee cleanliness and safety within patient care areas.
- Coordinated efforts with multidisciplinary teams to formulate individualized care strategies for optimal patient support.
- Provided detailed and attentive care to residents in a care facility.
- Coordinated assistance with hygiene and mobility tasks to promote independence and comfort.
- Implemented safety protocols and comfort measures to prioritize patient care and satisfaction.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide comprehensive routine care and diligent patient monitoring.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Source Hospice of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
02.2025 - Current
- Provide mobile CNA services across multiple nursing homes and care facilities
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, bathing, grooming, and comfort care
- Offer emotional support to patients and families during end-of-life care
- Maintain patient dignity, respect, and privacy at all times
- Communicate patient condition changes to hospice nurses and care teams
- Document care accurately following hospice and HIPAA guidelines
- Travel between facilities while managing time and patient schedules independently
Education
Graduate Certificate - Medical Assistant
Delta College
7380 Exchange Pl, Baton Rouge La 70806High School Diploma -
Walker High School
9677 Florida Blvd Walker, LA 70785 Skills
- Patient Care and Safety
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Vital Signs
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Charting and Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Monitoring
- Emotional Support Care
- End-of-Life Care
- Time Management
- Team Communication
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Source Hospice of Baton Rouge
02.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodleigh of Baton Rouge
05.2024 - 01.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nottingham Regional Rehabilitation Center
05.2022 - 03.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Flannery Oaks Guest House
06.2019 - 04.2022
Graduate Certificate - Medical Assistant
Delta College
High School Diploma -
Walker High School