Lacy McAtee
Bloomington ,IL
Summary
Dedicated CNA with a proven track record at Bloomington Rehab, excelling in patient-focused care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrates compassion and empathy, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in emergency response and HIPAA compliance, contributing to a 20% reduction in fall incidents. Certified in CPR and CNA, committed to delivering top-notch care and support. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. 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. Healthcare professional committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathetic care and attention to detail.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Bloomington Rehab
Bloomington IL
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
CNA
Westminster Village
10.2018 - 01.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
CNA
Luther Oaks
Bloomington IL
03.2014 - 10.2018
- 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.
- 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.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- 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.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
CNA
Leroy Manor
LeRoy, IL
02.2002 - 01.2018
- 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.
- 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.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
CNA Lic - Nursing
Parkland Community College
Champaign, IL03.2002
Diploma - General
Normal Community High School
Normal, IL05.1998
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient Transfers
- Toileting assistance
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- HIPAA Compliance
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient Lifting
- End of life care
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic Charting
- Geriatric Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Ambulation Assistance
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient relationship building
- Specimen Collection
- Transporting patients
- Valid State driver's license
- Conducting intakes
- Collecting specimens
- Helping with medication
- Family support and assistance
- Range of motion exercises
- Monitoring fluids
- Intake recording
- Assisting with personal grooming
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
CNA
Bloomington Rehab
01.2024 - 10.2024
CNA
Westminster Village
10.2018 - 01.2024
CNA
Luther Oaks
03.2014 - 10.2018
CNA
Leroy Manor
02.2002 - 01.2018
CNA Lic - Nursing
Parkland Community College
Diploma - General
Normal Community High School