Averi Lucas
Denver,CO
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA Agency
Different Agencies
Colorado
12.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
OR Technician Assistant
Swedish Medical Center
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted surgical team with patient positioning and equipment preparation.
- Maintained sterile environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Supported inventory management by tracking surgical supplies and ensuring availability.
- Prepared instruments for procedures, enhancing efficiency in operating room turnover.
CNA
Swedish Medical Center
Englewood , CO
02.2022 - 12.2024
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Anesthesia Technician
Swedish Medical Center
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Operated and maintained anesthesia equipment to ensure optimal functionality during procedures.
- Assisted in preparing patients for anesthesia, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout surgical procedures to identify any changes promptly.
- Collaborated with anesthesiologists to streamline workflow and enhance efficiency in the operating room.
- Conducted routine inspections and preventative maintenance on anesthesia machines and tools.
- Provided support during emergencies by quickly responding to equipment malfunctions or patient needs.
- Trained new staff on equipment usage and safety procedures, fostering a knowledgeable team environment.
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
OR Technician Assistant
St Anthony’s Medical
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Executed routine cleaning of surgical tools and areas, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to coordinate patient care needs during operations.
- Documented procedures and updates in electronic health records for accurate patient information management.
- Participated in training sessions to improve knowledge of surgical practices and technologies.
- Supported surgical team members in providing quality care to patients throughout the entire surgical process.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail when handling delicate instruments and tools during surgery preparation tasks.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness in the operating room, reducing infection risks and promoting patient safety.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Littleton Adventist Hospital
CO
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Anthonys
CO
01.2018 - 03.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Education
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technology
Rita Bass Trauma Center
Denver, CoNo Degree - CNA Certificate
South Denver School of Nursing Arts
Centennial, COAssociate of Applied Science - Nursing
Red Rocks Community College
Denver, CO06.2023
Skills
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Basic Life Support
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Observation Documentation
- Vital Signs Collection
- Patient-Focused Care
- EMR Systems
- Transporting Patients
- Responding to Emergencies
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical record management
- Adolescent health
- Pediatric CPR
- Newborn care
- Behavioral assessment
- Respiratory therapy
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Pediatric patient care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
Timeline
CNA Agency
Different Agencies
12.2024 - Current
OR Technician Assistant
Swedish Medical Center
02.2022 - 12.2024
CNA
Swedish Medical Center
02.2022 - 12.2024
Anesthesia Technician
Swedish Medical Center
01.2022 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Littleton Adventist Hospital
03.2021 - 01.2022
OR Technician Assistant
St Anthony’s Medical
01.2018 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Anthonys
01.2018 - 03.2021
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technology
Rita Bass Trauma Center
No Degree - CNA Certificate
South Denver School of Nursing Arts
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Red Rocks Community College