LaCandance Parks
Detroit,MI
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in a hospital and nursing home settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
09.2022 - Current
- Assisting with daily hygiene incliuding bathing, oral and peri care, incontinence care.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Garden City Hospital
Garden City, MI
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medilodge Of Taylor
Taylor, MI
04.2018 - 09.2019
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Hondros College of Nursing
Maumee, OH04-2024
High School Diploma -
Nirthwestern High School
Detroit, MI06-2012
Skills
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Monitoring Fluids
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Assessments
- Infection Control Procedures
Certification
- Basic Life Care January 2023
Clinical Experience
- Assisting patients with bathing, toileting and eating.
- Assisting nurse with wound care and tracheostomy care
- Administering medication and reporting changes in patient behavior.
- Anwering call lights and maintaining accurate patient records.
- Charting
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Henry Ford Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Garden City Hospital
10.2019 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medilodge Of Taylor
04.2018 - 09.2019
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Hondros College of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Nirthwestern High School