Lakreisha Gause-dady
Decatur,Illinois
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Cna
Clipboard Health
01.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Hickory Point Christian Village
CNA
Forsyth, IL
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Patient Care Technician
St.Mary's Hospital
Decatur, IL
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
Visitation Specialist
Webster Cantrell Hall Youth Advocacy
Decatur, IL
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Organized recreational activities designed to promote bonding between parents and children during visitations.
- Presented cases before judicial officers when necessary to recommend changes or adjustments to existing visitation plans based on client's needs.
- Conducted home visits, supervised visitations, monitored safety of the environment and provided support to families involved in court proceedings.
- Participated in family team meetings with other professionals, such as social workers, attorneys, therapists, to discuss progress of each case.
- Initiated follow-up contact with families post-visitation in order to track progress towards goals set forth in treatment plans.
Education
Nursing
Rotably's Nursing Insitute
Decatur, IL12-2023
High School Diploma -
Macarthur High School
Decatur, IL05-2019
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Infection control
- Self-care education
- Emergency response
- Specimen collection
- Self-directed
- Organization/ Prioritization
- Time Management
Timeline
Hickory Point Christian Village
CNA
04.2024 - 03.2025
Agency Cna
Clipboard Health
01.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician
St.Mary's Hospital
03.2023 - 01.2024
Visitation Specialist
Webster Cantrell Hall Youth Advocacy
02.2022 - 03.2023
Nursing
Rotably's Nursing Insitute
High School Diploma -
Macarthur High School
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