Catherine L Lewis
Green Valley,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LNA
Concentric Healthcare Solutions
Tucson, AZ
10.2023 - Current
- Delivered high-quality care to LTC, ALF, SNIFF, behavioral, and Memory care patients.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
CNA/LNA
Fusion Medical Staffing LLC
Langdon, T Or C, Bullhead City, Carson City, ND
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
MAGNOLIA CREEK HEALTH AND REHAB COVINGTON
, TN
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Helped patients/residents with ADL’s (grooming, dressing, showering, hair care, oral care, hygiene, transferring, eating assistance, hydration, hospice care, smoke breaks)
- Prepared residents for transportation to dialysis
- One on one monitoring of resident
- Check visitors in at front door
- Hospice care, dementia/Alzheimer’s care, behavioral care, psych care
Certified Nursing Assistant
GALLAWAY HEALTH AND REHAB
GALLAWAY, TN
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Worked with COVID-19 Patients, used proper PPE
- Worked in all areas of the facility (COVID hall, Memory Care, Rehabilitation, and Assisted Living)
- Helped patients/residents with ADL’s (grooming, dressing, showering, hair care, oral care, hygiene, transferring, eating assistance, hydration, hospice care, smoke breaks)
- Prepared residents for transportation to dialysis
- One on one monitoring of resident
- Check visitors in at front door
- Hospice care, dementia/Alzheimer’s care, behavioral care, psych care
Nursing Assistant
Premier Staffing LLC Rockyford, CO, Travel Certified
Abbotsford, WI
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant/ PharmacyAssociate
GARDA-FEDERAL SERVICES
SAN ANTONIO, TX
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Lead/ Trainer Covid Clinic for Rapid Testing
- Testing adolescence males and adults staff following all CDC protocol
- Assisted nursing clinics with performing physical of unaccompanied children including weighing and recording vital signs as directed and supervised by the lead Nursing Practitioner
- Intake specialist team member for unaccompanied children entering the United States
- Transporter for unaccompanied children between general facility departments and inpatient hospital for additional medical treatment
- Assisted in pharmacy department as a data entry and documentation/ filing specialist
- Assisted with filling and distributing Over the Counter Medications and supplies
- Admin Scribe, Scan, and Upload Documents
Licensed Nursing Assistant
NurseCore
Tucson, AZ
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Worked in rehabilitation, memory care, hospice, home health, and assisted living environments as staffing LNA, Caregiver
- Provided end of life care, Post mortem care, providing ADL’s, provided sponge assistance to keep patient hydrated, provided proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue; provided family support and counseling
- Cleaned colostomy bags, used Hoyer and Sara lift, transferred patients to/from beds
- Assisted patients with Dementia, amputees, bedridden, surgical rehabilitation, Parkinson disease, and elderly with bathing, dressing, feeding, dental care, and grooming needs
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment
- Collected patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements; assisted patients with ambulation and walking
- Made beds, provided toileting assistance, and showering
- Worked in behavioral health units providing support for mentally ill adults
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment
- Assisted with range-of-motion exercises, assisted wheel bound patients with mobility
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Assisted patients with daily functions (grooming oral, dressing)
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene care, and grooming and provided companionship.
Caregiver/ Staf
Total Care Connections, Staffing LTAC/SNF Facility
Tucson, AZ
12.2015 - 02.2019
- Ing for LTAC:
- Transported patients to/from bed and wheelchair; conducted activities of daily living (grooming, bathing, dressing, nail care, skin care, toileting, assistance with eating, and/or meal preparation)
- Took vitals (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, and respiration)
- Monitored medication administration, trained with med technicians, worked with care plan and care team
- Worked with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and memory care impaired residents in engaging them with activities and games designed to improve their short-term memory
- Transferred patients to/from beds to wheelchairs or medical beds
- Documented patient’s condition, reported changes in health and/or behavior
- Worked with hospice care team (RN, PCT, Counselors, Clergy) on needs of patients in hospice status, was present when patient passed away, assisted with post mortem care of body for transport, comforted family
Home Health Caregiver
Home Watch Caregivers
Green Valley, AZ
05.2014 - 01.2016
- Assisted patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADL) to include assisting with eating, bathing, skin care and grooming; personal room care (making beds, light house cleaning)
- Transferred patients from beds to/from wheelchair, transported patients to/from doctor appointments
- Monitored medication administration and use by patients
- Documented patient’s condition, reported changes in health and/or behavior
Education
Medication Technician - Assistance of Self Administration of Medications
Elite Medical Academy
Online Course01.2023
NCIA/ALFM - Assisted Living Facility Caregiver Training Prog
Academy of Caregiving Excellence
Tucson, AZ04.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance
Board of Nursing Phoenix, Pima Community College
TucsonAssociate of Arts - Healthcare Administration/Health & Wellness
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07.2017
Skills
- Patient Lifting
- Patient Relations
- Infection Control Procedures
- Electronic Charting
- Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring Fluids
- Quality Assurance
- Direct Patient Care
- Transporting Patients
- Care Plan Implementation
- Patient-Focused Care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Collecting Specimens
- Valid [State] Driver's License
- Reliable Transportation
- General Housekeeping Ability
- Helping With Medication
- Medical Records Management
- Understands Mobility Assistance Needs
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Adaptable
- Patient Management
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Assisting With Personal Grooming
- Family Support and Assistance
- Compassionate
- Chronic Disease Management
- Outpatient Care
- Meal Planning
- Inpatient Care
- Quick Problem Solver
- Documentation Expert
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Preparing Meals
- Understands Medical Procedures
- Responding to Emergencies
States of Certification
- LNA AZ
- CNA CO, GA, ID, IA, KY, ME, MI, MO, MT, ND, NM, NV, OK, TN, TX, WI, WV
Timeline
LNA
Concentric Healthcare Solutions
10.2023 - Current
CNA/LNA
Fusion Medical Staffing LLC
06.2022 - 09.2023
Nursing Assistant
Premier Staffing LLC Rockyford, CO, Travel Certified
03.2022 - 06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant/ PharmacyAssociate
GARDA-FEDERAL SERVICES
03.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
MAGNOLIA CREEK HEALTH AND REHAB COVINGTON
02.2021 - 03.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
GALLAWAY HEALTH AND REHAB
03.2020 - 03.2021
Licensed Nursing Assistant
NurseCore
01.2019 - 02.2020
Caregiver/ Staf
Total Care Connections, Staffing LTAC/SNF Facility
12.2015 - 02.2019
Home Health Caregiver
Home Watch Caregivers
05.2014 - 01.2016
Medication Technician - Assistance of Self Administration of Medications
Elite Medical Academy
NCIA/ALFM - Assisted Living Facility Caregiver Training Prog
Academy of Caregiving Excellence
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance
Board of Nursing Phoenix, Pima Community College
Associate of Arts - Healthcare Administration/Health & Wellness
University of Phoenix
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