Erika Lucas
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Personable and high-energy Certified Nursing Assistant with 10-plus-year extensive experience memory care, therapy-based units hospital inpatient, surgical PPOP/PACU, and emergency department. An ambitious individual who has a demonstrated ability to address patient’s needs in a timely manner. Proven success in dealing with patients and families from different backgrounds. Eager to work in a busy environment and achieve the highest level of patients’ satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCT
OrthoIndy Hospital
05.2021 - Current
- Take and record patients’ vital signs
- Provide residents with exceptional personal care services including grooming, medication, and toileting support
- Maintain records and files of facility as per policies and standard operating procedures
- Make and change beds
- Insert and empty catheter bags
- Feed and bathe residents
- Complete EKGS
- Assisted licensed nursing staff in providing direct and indirect patient care
- Helped physicians during examinations
- Maintained an organized, clean, and safe environment
- Uphold confidentiality of patient information
- Interacted with coworkers in an obliging manner that contributed to the better operations of facility
- Highly praised for effective and constant delivery of exceptional care to residents
- Trained over 50 new nursing aides
- Making Schedules for therapy department ect
- Educated patients on pre- and post-operative care instructions, improving compliance.
- Assisted nursing staff with procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency during shifts.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily activities and ensuring comfort.
- Trained new staff on protocols and procedures, fostering a culture of teamwork.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
ED Tech/HUC
Franciscan Alliance ED
03.2020 - 03.2023
PPOP/PACU tech
Indiana Eye Clinic
01.2022 - 01.2023
CNA/Admissions Specialist
Wellbrooke of Avon
02.2018 - 08.2020
CNA
Lakeview Manor
02.2017 - 01.2019
CNA/HHA
Epic Healthcare Services
01.2016 - 12.2017
CNA
Kesslerwood Place
10.2015 - 02.2017
CNA/MHT
Valle Vista
02.2014 - 10.2015
Education
Indiana State Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN04-2012
First Aid, CPR, and Aquatic Rescue and Safety Program - undefined
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Meal Preparation
- Grooming
- Bathing/Dressing
- Toileting Assistance
- Nail/Hair Care
- Hygiene Standards
- Testing Assistance
- Medication Support
- Safety and Monitoring
- HIPAA Regulations
- EKG/Lab Draws
- Risk Assessment
- Healthcare Software
- Medical Terminology
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- ADL support
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Adaptable
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient services
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Data collection
- EKG interpretation
- Mobility assistance
- Clinical training
- Information protection
- Medical equipment operation
- Healthy meal preparation
- Infection prevention
- Hospice and palliative care
- Sterilization techniques
- Wound care
- Qualified in patient transport
- Medical laboratory procedures
- Team collaboration
- End-of-life care
- Acute care
- Compassionate care
- Safety protocols
- Physical therapy support
- Patient mobility training
- Patient hygiene management
- Monitoring patient conditions
Accomplishments
- Interacted with coworkers in an obliging manner that contributed to the better operations of facility
- Highly praised for effective and constant delivery of exceptional care to residents
- Trained over 50 new nursing aides
- Making Schedules for therapy department
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
Timeline
PPOP/PACU tech
Indiana Eye Clinic
01.2022 - 01.2023
PCT
OrthoIndy Hospital
05.2021 - Current
ED Tech/HUC
Franciscan Alliance ED
03.2020 - 03.2023
CNA/Admissions Specialist
Wellbrooke of Avon
02.2018 - 08.2020
CNA
Lakeview Manor
02.2017 - 01.2019
CNA/HHA
Epic Healthcare Services
01.2016 - 12.2017
CNA
Kesslerwood Place
10.2015 - 02.2017
CNA/MHT
Valle Vista
02.2014 - 10.2015
First Aid, CPR, and Aquatic Rescue and Safety Program - undefined
Indiana State Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Personal Information
Title: Certified Nursing Assistant