Lakesha DeLoach
Birmingham
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in providing patient care in various healthcare settings. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining patient records. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with patients and work effectively within multidisciplinary medical teams. Proven track record of improving patient comfort and safety through dedication and empathetic care.
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Magnolia Ridge nursing and rehabilitation
Gardendale
03.2025 - Current
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Recording vital signs
- Rehab
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Mental Health Technician
Children’s of Alabama
Birmingham
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician or psychiatrist.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions under supervision of a mental health professional.
- Supervised visitors entering the facility according to established security protocols.
- Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Participated in weekly multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan further interventions.
CNA
Always Best Care
Birmingham
02.2020 - 01.2023
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure
- Taking clients to doctors visits
- Preparing meals
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tellis Education Center
Birmingham, AL05-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Lawson State
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Specimen collection
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Patient transportation
- Time management
- Safety protocols
- Meal preparation
- Emotional support
- Emergency response
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis prevention intervention (CPI)
- Dementia care
- Direct patient care
Certification
- Certified nursing assistant
- Bls
- Cpi
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Magnolia Ridge nursing and rehabilitation
03.2025 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Children’s of Alabama
02.2023 - 08.2024
CNA
Always Best Care
02.2020 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Tellis Education Center
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Lawson State