Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Davia Laphand

Quitman,MS

Summary

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Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

East Mississippi State Hospital
08.2024 - 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.
  • 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.

CNA

Diversicare of Quitman
07.2023 - 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.
  • 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.

Medical Assistant

Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, LLC.
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Greets patients upon arrival and completed patient orientation prior to physician's examination
  • Verify patient insurance and schedule initial/follow-up appointments
  • Provide patient updates on PM and EHR
  • Check and record patient's vital signs
  • Collaborates with patient to ensure patient paperwork is filled out accurately

Associate

Walmart
05.2020 - 10.2020
  • Provided an optimal customer experience to ensure customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice as necessary
  • Maintained an updated knowledge of products, services provided and company policies to serve as a resource for colleagues and customers
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about store hours, product availability, services provided, policies and current promotions
  • Communicated with customers to promptly and efficiently identify needs
  • Supervised other teammates to ensure daily sales goals were met

Server

Olive Garden
08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Provided information on daily specials and menu offerings to guests
  • Provided an optimum dining experience by ensuring drinks were full, condiments and napkins were readily available
  • Collaborated with team members to serve food and beverages
  • Maintained a clean dining area in between guests by sweeping, glass washing and spill removal
  • Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to ensure an optimum dining experience
  • Promoted appetizers, seasonal drinks and desserts
  • Prepared salads and appetizers to back up kitchen staff

Education

Certified Medical Assistant -

Platt College
Moore, Oklahoma

Quitman High School -

Quitman High School
Quitman, Mississippi

Certificate - CNA

Clarke County Technology Center
Quitman, MS
03.2023

Skills

  • Exceptional verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional written communication skills
  • Maintain patient files
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Supply maintenance
  • Time management
  • Strong organizational skills
  • EKG
  • Vital signs
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dressing assistance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Compassionate communication
  • Toileting assistance
  • Reliable team player
  • Recording vital signs
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bedside manner
  • End of life care
  • Patient-focused care
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Transporting patients
  • Reliable transportation

Certification

  • Safety Orientation - Healthcare
  • Workplace Blood Borne Pathogen
  • Director's List Certification
  • AHA Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Medical Assistant - NAHP CMA

Accomplishments

  • Maintained a 4.0 grade point average
  • Earned highest average in Biology and English Composition I

References

  • Courtney Jones, Mentor, Courtneyjones064@gmail.com, (601) 513-9798
  • Desha Matlock, Personal Reference, dmatlock30@gmail.com, (405) 476 - 9178
  • Lonkerria McCoy, Personal Reference, lonkerriamccoy@icloud.com, (601) 692 - 6259

Timeline

CNA

East Mississippi State Hospital
08.2024 - Current

CNA

Diversicare of Quitman
07.2023 - Current

Medical Assistant

Oklahoma Otolaryngology Associates, LLC.
08.2020 - 05.2021

Associate

Walmart
05.2020 - 10.2020

Server

Olive Garden
08.2019 - 01.2020

Certified Medical Assistant -

Platt College

Quitman High School -

Quitman High School

Certificate - CNA

Clarke County Technology Center
Davia Laphand