Jovanna Bautista Laurenceau
Cranston,Rhode Island (RI)
Summary
Dedicated certified nursing assistant committed to providing optimal patient care and support while assisting medical staff with meeting critical needs. Excellent communication and organizational skills combined with dependable, forward-thinking approach. Promotes time-management skills, compassionate bedside manners and observational ability. Experienced in providing quality care to patients in a variety of medical settings. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant / Activities Assistant
Steere House Nusing And Rehabilitation
09.2004 - 12.2019
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families and staff.
- Delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living, personal care, ambulation and general patient care needs.
- Responded to patient alarms
- Used hoyer lift and sara steady devices to transport and lift patients.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and effectively sanitized.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical policies and procedures.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported needs of residents under long-term care.
- Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Transported and escorted residents to and from activities and on field trips.
- Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
ICU Certified Nursing Assistant
The Miriam Hospital
12.2018 - Current
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Oriented and trained new Certified nursing assistant on proper procedures and policies.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Perform specialized procedures like EKGs and bladder scans and
- Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding death and dying
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
CNA Training Program
Providence, RI2003
NURSING
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RIHigh School Diploma -
Mt Pleasant High School
Providence, RI06.2003
Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Excellent multi-tasker
- Organized
- Dedicated team player
- Quick problem solver
- Software ( Epic, Cerner) Microsoft office Word
- Able to lift more then 50 pounds
- Collect vital signs, EKGs
Certification
- CNA License
- BLS certificate
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ICU Certified Nursing Assistant
The Miriam Hospital
12.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant / Activities Assistant
Steere House Nusing And Rehabilitation
09.2004 - 12.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
CNA Training Program
NURSING
Community College of Rhode Island
High School Diploma -
Mt Pleasant High School