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Lakeisha Perkins

Newark,NJ

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience . Skilled in patient care, I enhanced comfort and safety for diverse patients while reducing fall incidents through proactive safety measures. A reliable team player dedicated to maintaining high standards of hygiene and providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Grove Park Healthcare and Rehab.
12.2024 - 05.2025
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity
  • 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Alaris Health Care @Kearny
02.2018 - 12.2024

Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

GED -

Montclair High Schol
Montclair, NJ
05-1995

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Bathing assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety precautions
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Documenting behaviors

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Grove Park Healthcare and Rehab.
12.2024 - 05.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Alaris Health Care @Kearny
02.2018 - 12.2024

GED -

Montclair High Schol
Lakeisha Perkins