Kelisha Francis
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Helpful CNA committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Caring Touch Home Health Care
Lafayette , LA
01.2020 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
CNA
Maison Du Monde
Lafayette, LA
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
CNA
Ochsner Lafayette Genral Medical
Lafayettea, LA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- 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.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
Education
GED -
Acadiana High School
Lafayette, LA05-2004
Skills
- Toileting assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient Relations
- Infection control procedures
- Patient Lifting
Certification
- CNA CERTIFIED
- CPR
- BLS PROVIDER
- COVID SHOTS UPDATED
Timeline
CNA
Caring Touch Home Health Care
01.2020 - Current
CNA
Maison Du Monde
01.2019 - 01.2022
CNA
Ochsner Lafayette Genral Medical
01.2016 - 01.2018
GED -
Acadiana High School
- CNA CERTIFIED
- CPR
- BLS PROVIDER
- COVID SHOTS UPDATED
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