State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
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Artelia Lovelace
CNA
INDIANAPOLIS,IN
Summary
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Crown Senior Living
CNA
09.2019 - 02.2024
Job overview
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- 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. Assist residents with dressing and ensure that dependent residents are dressed and clean dry clothing appropriate for season in good repair, changing clothes/gown when wet or soiled Gives or assists with bathing and daily dental/mouth care. Assist residents with hair combing, brushing, shampooing and styling. Keeps incontinent residents clean, dry and oder free, maintain facility policy. Assist residents with bowel and bladder functions. Makes bed and changes bed liens when soiled. Shaves male patients daily and female residents as needed Assists residents prepare for activities and social programs. Prepares residents for meals, assist serving food or feeds residents as necessary and record/or report residents intake or acceptance of food, serve snacks or nourishments between meals. Promotes a safe and clean environment. Assures all equipment is clean and functional and reports any malfunctions to supervisor. Advises supervising charge nurse of residents status and condition at beginning and end of shift and documents observations as required
Home Care Assistance - Hoosier Heartland
HHA
02.2018 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Transported patients safely to appointments, errands, or social outings, ensuring timely arrival and an enjoyable experience.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for patients, reducing the risk of accidents or infections.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with physical therapy exercises and mobility support.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
Comforcare Home Services
HHA
02.2014 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Transported patients safely to appointments, errands, or social outings, ensuring timely arrival and an enjoyable experience.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for patients, reducing the risk of accidents or infections.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' conditions at home and responding quickly to potential issues.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Boosted patient morale with a positive attitude, effective communication, and active listening skills to address concerns and validate emotions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering strong relationships and trust.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Managed household chores such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning, allowing clients to focus on their health and wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Increased patient satisfaction levels by consistently going above-and-beyond in providing exceptional care tailored to individual preferences.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers by serving as a reliable source of information about the client''s progress and needs.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and selfconfidence.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising medical professionals.
Education
American Village Indianapolis, IN
CNA
03.2020
University Overview
George Washington Community High SchoolIndianapolis, IN
General Studies from Homeconomics
06.1978
University Overview
Skills
- Time Management
- Recording vital signs
- Home Health Aide (HHA)
- Emergency Response
- Personal Care Aide
- HIPAA Compliance
- Resident Care Associate (RCA)
- Vital signs
- Compassionate caregiver
- Home Care Aide
- Mobility Assistance
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Catheter Care
- Compassionate communication
- Valid State driver's license
- Calm Under Stress
- Patient Care
- CNA Certification
- End of life care
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
- Client documentation
- Meal Planning
- Reliable team player
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
- Oral Hygiene
- Patient Transfers
- Patient Observation
- Patient relationship building
Timeline
CNA
Crown Senior Living
09.2019 - 02.2024
HHA
Home Care Assistance - Hoosier Heartland
02.2018 - 02.2020
HHA
Comforcare Home Services
02.2014 - 02.2020
American Village
CNA
George Washington Community High School
General Studies from Homeconomics