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Andrus Lavalais

Marksville,LA

Summary

A dedicated Cna with a proven track record at Leading Healthcare, I excel in patient-focused care and vital signs monitoring. My compassionate approach and effective communication have significantly enhanced patient satisfaction and safety. Skilled in both emergency response and routine care, I bring a blend of empathy and medical knowledge to every patient interaction.

Work History

Cna

Leading Healthcare
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Basic Life Support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Compassionate communication
  • Patient Transfers
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Toileting assistance
  • Reliable team player
  • Recording vital signs
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Safety Precautions
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bedside manner
  • Compassionate
  • Patient Lifting
  • End of life care
  • Patient-focused care
  • Electronic Charting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Geriatric Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Patient relationship building
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Inpatient Care
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Adaptable
  • Patient Assessments
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Transporting patients
  • Patient Management
  • Valid State driver's license
  • Patient Relations
  • Activity Planning
  • Care plan implementation

Timeline

Cna

Leading Healthcare
Andrus Lavalais