Erica Chenault
Lexington,KY
Summary
Diligent Desired Position with hands-on experience in patient care and support. Assisted nursing staff in daily tasks, contributing to improved patient outcomes. Demonstrated proficiency in patient hygiene and vital signs monitoring, ensuring comfort and safety.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant Intern
Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation
Lexington, KY
01.2025 - Current
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families about health conditions and self-care techniques, promoting better adherence to treatment plans.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting quickly to changing requirements within the clinical setting based on patient needs or staff availability.
Nursing Assistant
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
05.2021 - 12.2024
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
Nurse Assistant
Blugrass Care and Rehab
Lexington, KY
02.2019 - 06.2020
- Enhanced patient comfort by supporting daily hygiene routines.
- Performed regular assessments of standard patient vitals such as blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Ensured patients' comfort through regular grooming and feeding support.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed inventory by monitoring expiration of medical supplies and medications.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Assisted over 12-20 residents with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Conducted games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation and entertainment.
Nursing Assistant
Homestead Post Acute
KY
05.2016 - 03.2019
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Nursing Assistant
Hometown Assistant living
Lexington, KY
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Nurse Assistant
Pine Meadows Healthcare Center
Lexington, KY
10.2006 - 08.2010
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
Nurse Assistant
Cambridge Healthcare Nursing Home
Lexington, KY
06.2005 - 08.2006
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bryan Station High School
Lexington, KY4 2004
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KYNursing Assistant
Bluegrass Nurse Aid Training Center
Lexington, Kentucky4 2006
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Medical records management
- Medication administration
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Quick problem solver
- Monitoring fluids
- Infection control procedures
- Collecting vital signs
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Performing patient intakes
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Patient relations
- Preparing meals
Experience
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Education and Training
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Timeline
Nursing Assistant Intern
Cambridge Health and Rehabilitation
01.2025 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2021 - 12.2024
Nurse Assistant
Blugrass Care and Rehab
02.2019 - 06.2020
Nursing Assistant
Homestead Post Acute
05.2016 - 03.2019
Nursing Assistant
Hometown Assistant living
07.2014 - 07.2016
Nurse Assistant
Pine Meadows Healthcare Center
10.2006 - 08.2010
Nurse Assistant
Cambridge Healthcare Nursing Home
06.2005 - 08.2006
High School Diploma -
Bryan Station High School
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Nursing Assistant
Bluegrass Nurse Aid Training Center