Lakisha Tennesse
Emporia,Virginia
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Emporia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
01.2020 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gentiva Hospice
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and clean environment for hospice patients through diligent housekeeping tasks.
- Enhanced quality of life for terminally ill patients by addressing their emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs.
- Provided end-of-life care for patients while respecting their dignity and personal wishes, allowing them to pass comfortably.
- Documented patient interactions accurately in electronic health records, ensuring thorough communication between all healthcare providers involved in the patient''s care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bon Secours
04.2021 - 05.2023
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Steadfast Staffing Agency
01.2015 - 03.2020
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during travel assignments.
- Assisted nurses with patient monitoring, contributing to a safer and more efficient healthcare environment.
- Provided high-quality personal care services to patients, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient information and vital signs, supporting seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Prevented infections through diligent adherence to infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene and equipment sterilization techniques.
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta, VA04.2021
No Degree - CNA Program
Greensville County High School
Emporia, VA01.2010
High School Diploma -
Southampton High School
Courtland, VA06.2001
Skills
- Indirect Patient Care
- Quality Assurance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Documenting behaviors
- Transporting patients
- Patient Lifting
- HIPAA Compliance
- Geriatric Care
- Specimen Collection
- Reliable team player
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gentiva Hospice
05.2023 - 01.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bon Secours
04.2021 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Emporia Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
01.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Steadfast Staffing Agency
01.2015 - 03.2020
No Degree - Phlebotomy
Southside Virginia Community College
No Degree - CNA Program
Greensville County High School
High School Diploma -
Southampton High School
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