LaDonna Anderson
Lancaster
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience at Mirage Post Acute Nursing Facility, skilled in patient care and safety precautions. Successfully reduced fall incidents through proactive measures and provided emotional support to patients and families. Proficient in electronic charting and committed to maintaining patient dignity and comfort.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mirage Post Acute Nursing Facility
07.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
Associate of Science - HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF ANTELOPE VALLEY
Lancaster, CANo Degree - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
PRESTIGE CAREER COLLEGE
Van Nuys, CA05-2024
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient lifting
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mirage Post Acute Nursing Facility
07.2024 - Current
Associate of Science - HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF ANTELOPE VALLEY
No Degree - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
PRESTIGE CAREER COLLEGE
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