La'Kendra Ross
Vicksburg,MS
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dialysis Technician (training)
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
08.2024 - Current
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment through diligent adherence to infection control protocols.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Madison Health and Rehab
05.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, and blood pressure.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
11.2020 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, and blood pressure.
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Renaissance Park Multi-care Center
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education And Care
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS05-2016
GED -
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS01-2012
Skills
- Reliable team player
- Maintaining privacy
- CPR Certified
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient care techniques
- Infection control protocols
- Documentation accuracy
- Nursing care
Timeline
Dialysis Technician (training)
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
08.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Madison Health and Rehab
05.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation
10.2022 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Renaissance Park Multi-care Center
05.2022 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
11.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education And Care
Hinds Community College
GED -
Hinds Community College
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