Marie Helene Lestin
3161 Retreat Drive Apt 104,FL
Summary
Caring Mental Health Tech willing to work as many hours per week as necessary. Recognized as being the most popular tech among staff and patients. Adept at providing mental health care services to people of different backgrounds. Effective communication and behavioral plan implementation abilities. Focused on enhancing the quality of life of patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Vitas Hospice
03.2023 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Nursing Assistant
VA Medical Center
07.2020 - Current
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Patient Care Specialist
Sage Park Assets Living And Memory Care
03.2019 - Current
- Handled various patient-oriented duties, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Nursing Assistant
Avenue At Saint Cloud
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Nursing Assistant
Terrace Of St. Cloud
11.2016 - 11.2018
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices and equipment to carefully and transport patients.
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Education
Nursing Assistant
Matrix Educational Center
Orlando, FL01.2009
High School Diploma -
St Jean Levangeliste
Port Au Prince, Haiti06.1999
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Infection Control
- Electronic Charting
- Catheter Care
Certified nursing Assistant Rehab and Long term care
- Specimen Collection
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- CPR Certification
Languages
English, French
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Vitas Hospice
03.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
VA Medical Center
07.2020 - Current
Patient Care Specialist
Sage Park Assets Living And Memory Care
03.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Good Samaritan Society
10.2018 - 07.2020
Nursing Assistant
Avenue At Saint Cloud
01.2018 - 06.2019
Nursing Assistant
Terrace Of St. Cloud
11.2016 - 11.2018
Nursing Assistant
Matrix Educational Center
High School Diploma -
St Jean Levangeliste
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