LaChandra Guyton
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Care Provider
West County Childcare Council
06.2016 - Current
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor Vallejo Care Center
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vale Operating Co
05.2015 - 06.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
No Degree - C.N.A
Pittsburgh Adult School
Pittsburg, CA03.2015
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Bryman College
San Francisco, CA07.1996
High School Diploma -
Richmond High School
Richmond, CA06.1992
Skills
- Social and Academic Development
- Early Childhood Development
- Wound Care
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Charting Expertise
- Medication Assistance
- Medications Familiarity
- Chronic Disease Management
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Responding to Emergencies
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Intake Recording
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Recording Vital Signs
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Trustworthy Companion
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Oral Hygiene
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Documenting Behaviors
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Calm Under Stress
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Feeding Assistance
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Personal Care Assistance
- Terminally Ill Patient Care
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Ensuring Patients Comfort
- Hospice and Palliative Care
Certification
- BLS Training
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor Vallejo Care Center
02.2022 - 02.2023
Child Care Provider
West County Childcare Council
06.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vale Operating Co
05.2015 - 06.2022
No Degree - C.N.A
Pittsburgh Adult School
No Degree - Medical Assisting
Bryman College
High School Diploma -
Richmond High School
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