Lakeshia Sykes
Laveen,AZ
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a strong foundation in clinical Med/Surg practices and exceptional communication skills. Proven expertise in medication distribution and compassionate patient support has led to notable improvements in patient well-being. Committed to contributing as a vital asset within diverse healthcare environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Technician
Sauer Health care
Winona, USA
01.2007 - Current
- Highly skilled in utilizing restorative measures in resident and patient care.
- In-depth knowledge of taking vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulses, and respiration, and accurate chart entries.
- Proven record of collecting accurate specimens, bladder samples, and recording results.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Thorough understanding of ensuring the personal hygiene of residents.
- Profound ability to provide patients with oral care, hair care, and nail care.
- Substantial knowledge of assisting residents to ambulate.
- Knowledge of bathing, dressing, and feeding of residents (HIPAA compliance).
- Trained to handle the duties of passing out medications to patients.
- Supervision of patients to ensure there are no adverse effects from medication.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Travel CNA
Lewiston Senior Villa/ Clipboard Health
Winona, MN
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Provided assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Educated family members about proper care techniques when applicable.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing linens or tidying up rooms after a long day of travel.
- Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure the safety, health and well-being of Memory Care residents.
Education
Nursing - CNA/TMA, Medical Technology, Medical Terminology/Anatomy
Minnesota State College - SE Tech
MNSkills
- Patient Vital Monitoring
- Patient transfers
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Assisting patients with walking
- Input and output of foods and liquids
- Collecting samples for testing
- Medication distribution
- Adverse effects monitoring
- Correct dosage administration
- Understanding of Pharmacological Classifications
- Side effects knowledge
- Medication combination knowledge
- Effective Communication With Nursing Teams
- Point Care Click for Charting
- Proficient in Managing Geriatric Patients
- LTC Patient Care Experience
- Quick problem solver
- Proficient in Hospice Patient Support
- Skilled in Memory Care Support
- Acute Care Expertise
- Clinical Med/Surg Knowledge
- Skilled in Labor and Delivery
- Home Health Care Expertise
- Documenting behaviors
- Monitoring fluids
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
References
- Sarah Googins, LPN, Sauer Health Care, sarahgoogins87@gmail.com, 829 East Front St, Winona, MN, 55987, (507) 961-8228
- Liz Guenther, HR Manager, Sauer Health Care, humanresource@sauerhealthcare.org, 1635 West Service Drive, Winona, MN, 55987, (507) 494-5140
Personal Information
Title: CNA/TMA
Certification
- CPR/First Aid
- Medication Aide
- Caregiver
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Travel CNA
Lewiston Senior Villa/ Clipboard Health
01.2025 - 12.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Technician
Sauer Health care
01.2007 - Current
Nursing - CNA/TMA, Medical Technology, Medical Terminology/Anatomy
Minnesota State College - SE Tech