Letitia Dukes
East Point,Georgia
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant accustomed to providing optimal patient care and support while assisting medical staff with meeting critical needs. Skilled in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Excellent communication and organizational skills combined with dependable, forward-thinking approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Care Aide
Georgia Regional Hospital
Atlanta , GA
11.2023 - Current
- Organized medical records for patient care plans and ensured accuracy.
- Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
- Performed routine tests, such as blood glucose monitoring, height and weight measurements and vision screenings.
- Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Patient Care Assistant
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, GA
06.2019 - Current
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Ambulated patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Delivered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
Canton, GA
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Performed patient assessments prior to dialysis treatments, including vital signs and weight checks.
- Maintained accurate records of patients' medical history and treatment plans in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
- Identified and reported any adverse reactions or changes in patient condition to the supervising nurse.
- Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
- Provided emotional support for patients dealing with chronic illness or end-stage renal disease.
- Calibrated dialysate solution according to prescribed formula for each individual patient's needs.
- Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
- Restocked supplies needed for dialysis procedures in an organized manner.
Certified Nursing Assistant
WellStar Health System
Lagrange, GA
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Used mobility devices and equipment to carefully and transport patients.
- Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Hospice Aide
Amedysis
Kennesaw, GA
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and ensure comfort.
- Provided assistance, which included bathing, grooming and dressing to terminally ill patients.
- Assisted over 6 residents, aged 50 to 100 with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed.
- Measured vital signs, recorded all data gathered and provided treatment assistance to nurses.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
- Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
Direct Support Professional
Another Chance Rehabiliation
Lithonia, Georgia
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the case manager.
- Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
- Provided transportation, assistance and companionship to clients.
- Directed patients in prescribed range of motion exercises and in the use of braces or artificial limbs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden Living
Lithonia, GA
02.2013 - 03.2015
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Education
Diploma Emergency Medical Techinican - EMT
Medix School
Smyrna, GA05.2008
High School Diploma -
Frederick Douglass High School
Atlanta,GA07.1998
Skills
- Understands mobility assistance Reliable transportation
- Charting expertise
- Understands medical procedures
- Trained in grooming and bathing assistance
- Quick problem solver
- General housekeeping ability
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Valid GA driver's license
- Case manager
- Clients
- DSP
- Medical terminology
- Nursing
- Bathing
- Problem solver
- Quick
- Range of motion
- Read
- Transportation
- Collecting vital signs
- Infection control procedures
- Preparing meals
Affiliations
- Member, Alumni Association
Certification
- CNA License
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Georgia Regional Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Dialysis Technician
DaVita
01.2022 - 12.2023
Patient Care Assistant
Emory University Hospital
06.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
WellStar Health System
01.2019 - 08.2020
Hospice Aide
Amedysis
03.2016 - 12.2018
Direct Support Professional
Another Chance Rehabiliation
09.2015 - 12.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden Living
02.2013 - 03.2015
Diploma Emergency Medical Techinican - EMT
Medix School
High School Diploma -
Frederick Douglass High School
- CNA License
- First Aid/CPR
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