Kalisha Ledford
Cleveland Tn,TN
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a friendly demeanor and strong problem-solving skills, honed at Tennova Healthcare. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate care and effective communication. Adaptable and dependable, I excel in fast-paced environments while managing multiple priorities and ensuring high-quality support for diverse patient needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pct
Tennova Healthcare - Cleveland
Cleveland Tn
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
CNA
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
Cleveland Tn
08.2006 - 09.2013
CNA
Bradley HealthCARE & Rehab Center
Cleveland Tn
03.2006 - 08.2006
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Bradley High School
Cleveland Tn05.2006
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
Timeline
Pct
Tennova Healthcare - Cleveland
08.2013 - 08.2016
CNA
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
08.2006 - 09.2013
CNA
Bradley HealthCARE & Rehab Center
03.2006 - 08.2006
Diploma - Nursing
Bradley High School