Elicia Douglas
Sanford,FL
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering 20 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Right At Home Health Care
Longwood, FL
11.2020 - Current
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Phlebotomist PRN
CSL Plasma
Orange City, FL
02.2018 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Educated patients on proper blood draw techniques.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations governing laboratory procedures.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Provided assistance to clinical staff during patient visits.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Processed samples accurately and efficiently.
- Located veins suitable for puncture to draw blood using sterilized needles, vials and other equipment.
CNA
West Chester Nursing Home
Winter Park, FL
06.2008 - 05.2017
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FLSkills
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Toileting assistance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Care
Certification
- CNA
- Phlebotomist
- CPR
- HHA
Timeline
CNA
Right At Home Health Care
11.2020 - Current
Phlebotomist PRN
CSL Plasma
02.2018 - Current
CNA
West Chester Nursing Home
06.2008 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing Practice
Seminole State College of Florida
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