Diondra Lawrence
Houston,TX
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Houston Methodist
Houston, TX
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, and concerns.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
Care Partner
Delaney at Parkway Lakes
Richmond, TX
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients with bladder and bowel needs by helping to restroom.Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients bed clean.
- Assisted Alzheimer patients by comforting the patient with verbal and physical reassurance and closely monitoring conditions and safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Rehab Nursing Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Katy, TX
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Supports daily nursing department processes and operations.
- Assists patients with daily activities such as dressing, grooming, bathing, eating, toileting and mobility as delegated by rehabilitation nurses.
- Prepares and transports patients according to the patient schedule.
- Assists nurses with daily patient care as delegated.
- Communicates to rehabilitation nurses on patient performance, condition and participation during delegated patient care activities.
- Enhances patient safety through responsiveness to patients and caregivers by providing assistance, care and comfort under the supervision of rehabilitation nurses.
- Communicates any patient concern and/or change in condition to rehabilitation nurses.
- Suggests processes for improvement.
Senior Caregiver
Autumn Leaves Assisted Living
Houston , TX
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients with bladder and bowel needs by helping to restroom.
- Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
- Assisted Alzheimer patients by comforting the patient with verbal and physical reassurance and closely monitoring conditions and safety.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Education
Diploma - Diploma in Nurse Aide
Consolidated Nurse Aide Training Institute
Sugar Land, TX07.2021
Associate of Science - in Biology - Health Science Professions
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05.2021
Associate of Science -
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05.2020
High School Diploma -
Saint Catherine High School
06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health
University of Houston
Houston, TXSkills
- Leadership Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Electronic Medical Records
- High Attention to Detail
- Patient Care and Safety
- Patient Monitoring
- Basic Medication Administration
- Vital Sign Measurement
- Privacy and HIPAA Regulations
- Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
Certifications
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), 2021-2025
Basic Life Support (AHA), 2023
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Houston Methodist
12.2023 - 11.2024
Care Partner
Delaney at Parkway Lakes
05.2022 - 12.2022
Rehab Nursing Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
10.2021 - 05.2022
Senior Caregiver
Autumn Leaves Assisted Living
05.2020 - 07.2021
Diploma - Diploma in Nurse Aide
Consolidated Nurse Aide Training Institute
Associate of Science - in Biology - Health Science Professions
Houston Community College
Associate of Science -
Houston Community College
High School Diploma -
Saint Catherine High School
Bachelor of Science - Health
University of Houston