Lakeyia Mcelveen
Cartersville,GA
Summary
Diligent work from home advisor with background in providing compassionate patient care and assistance with daily activities. Successfully supported medical teams in delivering high-quality healthcare services. Demonstrated exceptional communication and patient management skills, ensuring comfort and well-being.
Experienced with patient care and daily living assistance. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure patient comfort and safety. Track record of collaborating with healthcare teams to maintain high standard of care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cna
Private Care
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Increased patient contentment by offering thoughtful and considerate service.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Piedmont Medical Center
03.2020 - 11.2024
- Used oxygen therapy devices with expertise.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during challenging situations, fostering trust and positive relationships.
- Facilitated rapid response to critical events in the Emergency Department by remaining alert, prepared, and engaged throughout each shift.
- Demonstrated adaptability under pressure while working in a high-stress environment with unpredictable situations arising throughout each shift.
- Increased accuracy in documentation by maintaining thorough patient records reflecting interventions provided and outcomes observed.
- Assisted nursing staff in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and updating electronic medical records.
- Conducted hourly rounding on assigned patients for consistent assessment of well-being or changes in condition requiring intervention or escalation to nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff through adherence to infection control protocols.
- Reduced wait times for patients by efficiently triaging cases and assigning appropriate resources based on urgency.
- Promoted continuity of care by participating in bedside report during shift changes ensuring all members were updated on relevant information.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care by communicating pertinent information at shift handovers or transferring between departments.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
High School Diploma
Cornerstone Correspondence Christian Academy
Townsend,GA05.2013
Skills
Time management,problem solving skills,ability to think fast ,fast decision making under pressure,ability to serve fast accurate information,love doing the research to educate,ability to adapt to change and work well with others
Timeline
Cna
Private Care
11.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Piedmont Medical Center
03.2020 - 11.2024
High School Diploma
Cornerstone Correspondence Christian Academy
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