Lakeisha Hollmon
Williamstown,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Cedar Grove Respiratory and Nursing
Williamstown, NJ
10.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
CNA
Seashore Gardens Living Center
Galloway, New Jersey
09.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
CHHA
Bayada Home Health
Pennsauken, NJ
06.2018 - Current
- Provided assistance with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and eating.
- Assisted clients in transfer from bed to wheelchair or vice versa using Hoyer lifts.
- Administered medications according to physician's orders.
- Organized grocery shopping trips for clients and prepared meals according to their dietary needs.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Transported clients to medical appointments, errands and recreational activities as needed.
- Encouraged clients' independence by providing them the opportunity to do tasks on their own whenever possible.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, family members, caregivers and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
- Monitored changes in physical condition of patients and reported any changes promptly to supervisor or nurse.
- Cared for patients with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias by providing emotional support and understanding of behaviors associated with the illness.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing linens, doing laundry, dusting furniture and vacuuming carpets.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
PCT
Jefferson hospital
Sewell, NJ
01.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted preceptors in orienting new PCTs to the clinical setting and teaching them proper patient care procedures.
- Assisted in patient care by taking vital signs, performing EKGs and drawing blood.
- Provided patients with basic nursing care including wound dressing changes and catheterizations.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing and performed other tests as directed by a nurse or physician.
- Performed routine medical procedures such as injections, venipuncture, tube feedings, and urinary catheterization.
- Transported patients to different locations within the hospital or clinic setting as needed.
- Maintained a clean environment in the ER by cleaning equipment and restocking supplies.
- Assisted nurses in preparing patients for surgery or exams by obtaining their history and physical information.
- Cared for post-operative patients by providing comfort measures such as changing dressings and administering medication.
- Provided emotional support to family members of critically ill patients in the ER setting.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Answered call lights promptly while monitoring bedside telemetry systems.
- Enforced infection control policies within the ER department.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
- Collected and labeled specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
- Assisted physicians during surgeries and other medical operations.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rowan College At Gloucester County
Sewell, NJ05-2025
Skills
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Compassion and Empathy
- Observing responses
- Transporting patients
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Vital sign recording
- Care plan implementation
- Electronic Charting
- Basic Life Support
- Infection control procedures
- Patient-focused care
- Collecting specimens
Certification
- Patient Care Tech Certified
- CNA Certified
- CHHA Certified
- Phlebotomy Certified
- BLS/CPR certified
- Associates in health Science
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
Phi Theta Kappa Honor society
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
Cedar Grove Respiratory and Nursing
10.2024 - Current
CNA
Seashore Gardens Living Center
09.2024 - Current
PCT
Jefferson hospital
01.2022 - 09.2022
CHHA
Bayada Home Health
06.2018 - Current
- Patient Care Tech Certified
- CNA Certified
- CHHA Certified
- Phlebotomy Certified
- BLS/CPR certified
- Associates in health Science
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Rowan College At Gloucester County
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