Lakeisha Mearite
Latta,SC
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient care. Able to address patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Sitter
Mcleod Health
02.2023 - Current
- Provide safety for patients who are at risk for falls.
- Patient monitoring for patients seen in emergency department who may be in danger of harming themselves or others.
- Chart observations every 15 minutes
- Monitor patient's behavior and mood changes
- Assist patients with simple requests
- Report information to charge nurse
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medford nursing center
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Conferred with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- 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
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms
- Collected and reported vital information
Legal/Privacy Correspondent
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF SC
12.2010 - 06.2017
- Liaised with customers, management, JAG offices and contractors to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
- Researched, identified, and reported potential HIPAA violations
- Maintained sensitive documents
- Provided coaching/training to new hires
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
- Identified and researched potential appeals or grievances
Claims and Customer Service Representative
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF SC
08.1999 - 12.2010
- Answered phone calls in a high pace call center
- Processed claims according to company policy and timeliness guidelines
- Provided written correspondence on claim status
- Responded to written correspondence within timeliness guidelines
- Provided benefit coverage information to customers
Education
LPN Program - Nursing
MARION COUNTY ACT
Marion, SCPre Nursing Certification -
NORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Cheraw, SC05.2020
Nursing Assistant Training -
PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL TRAINING CENTER
Skills
- Direct Patient Care
- Fundamentals Course Completed
- Clinical Rotations and experience
- Vital signs
- Head to Toe Assessment
- Hygiene maintenance
- Operating Systems and Software/computer programs/Microsoft
- Medical Records
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Ability to work within a group or individually
- Attentive to People
- In 3rd semester of nursing school
- LPN graduation date May 23, 2024
Certification
- 2020 Certified Nursing Assistant
- 2022 BLS Certified
Professional References
- Lisa Hilbourne, Claims Director, Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC
- Bernetra Boyd, Childcare Owner/Operator, B&H Nursery
Timeline
Patient Care Sitter
Mcleod Health
02.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medford nursing center
11.2019 - 03.2020
Legal/Privacy Correspondent
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF SC
12.2010 - 06.2017
Claims and Customer Service Representative
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF SC
08.1999 - 12.2010
LPN Program - Nursing
MARION COUNTY ACT
Pre Nursing Certification -
NORTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Nursing Assistant Training -
PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL TRAINING CENTER