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Lakayla Dantzler

Lakayla Dantzler

CNA
Joliet,IL

Summary

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. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Franciscan Village
Lemont, IL
07.2023 - Current
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

CNA

Interim HealthCare
Joliet, IL
03.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • 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.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

CNA

Salem Village Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Joliet, IL
07.2019 - 12.2021
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • 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.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.

CNA

Interim Home Health Care
Joliet, IL
01.2016 - 01.2018

Healthcare agency going to different places filling in when help is needed. Worked at Trinity Development Center with mental disabilities & people with psychiatric disorders.

Receptionist

Primary Care Of Joliet
Joliet , IL
03.2006 - 08.2010
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
  • Helped office staff prepare reports and presentations for internal or client-related use.
  • Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
  • Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.

Education

Cna - Medical

Genesis Health Care
Bolingbrook, IL
09.2008 - 12.2008

Skills

Responding to emergencies

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Timeline

CNA

Franciscan Village
07.2023 - Current

CNA

Interim HealthCare
03.2022 - Current

CNA

Salem Village Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
07.2019 - 12.2021

CNA

Interim Home Health Care
01.2016 - 01.2018

Cna - Medical

Genesis Health Care
09.2008 - 12.2008

Receptionist

Primary Care Of Joliet
03.2006 - 08.2010
Lakayla Dantzler CNA