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LA'MYRA WOODSON

Chicago,IL

Summary

Compassionate and Highly motivated individual with extensive experience providing direct patient care in hospital and long-term care settings. Skilled in collecting vital signs, providing wound care, administering medication, and assisting with patient mobility.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with nursing staff, other healthcare professionals, and patients to promote quality patient care. Possesses strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and an unwavering commitment to compassionate and respectful patient care to individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant

Clip Board Health
Walnut, CA
04.2024 - Current
  • Recorded height and weight of patients
  • Gathered information from nurses and physicians about patient condition and treatment plans
  • Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients
  • Reported any changes in a patient's condition during transit to the appropriate healthcare professionals
  • Provided emotional support to family members when needed during stressful times.

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant

Shift key
Irving, TX
04.2024 - Current
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Observed and documented behaviors of patients who exhibited symptoms of mental illness or dementia-related conditions.
  • Took patient histories by interviewing them or reviewing their medical records.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant

Precision Healthcare Staffing
Brookhaven, MS
10.2023 - Current
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers
  • Responding quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores
  • Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient care needs during travel experiences
  • Instructed patients on proper use of assistive devices such as canes, walkers or crutches to ensure safe mobility during travel arrangements

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant

Infinite Healthcare Staffing
Jackson, MS
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Utilized restorative care techniques to promote patient independence
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology
  • Collected blood samples and body fluids to prepare for diagnostic testing
  • Observed infection control procedures and guidelines to safeguard patients and teams
  • Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines

Patient Care Technician

Claiborne County Medical Center
Post Gibson , MS
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Bathed, fed and dressed patients based on individual abilities
  • Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols
  • Aided patients in performing tasks, such as bathing or keeping beds, clothing, or living areas clean
  • Escorted patients to medical appointments

Certified Nursing Assistant

Help at Home
North Carrollton
01.2017 - 03.2022
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on a frequent basis
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed
  • Monitored pain and provided comfort measures, reporting abnormalities to nursing staff
  • Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate
  • Turned bedridden patients ever two hours to avoid bedsores

Candy Striper

Greenwood Leflore Hospital
Greenwood, MS
03.2015 - 06.2016
  • Organized recreational activities for hospitalized children such as arts and crafts projects or board games
  • Delivered lab specimens and medical records to appropriate departments, ensuring efficient workflow and timely results
  • Completed daily rounds delivering food trays and checking on patient comfort

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Alcorn State University
01.2027

CERTIFICATION IN NURSING ASSISTANT -

Winona Career & Technical Center
Winona, MS
05.2021

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

J.Z George High School
05.2017

Skills

  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Transporting Patients
  • Electronic Charting
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Meal Planning
  • Collecting Vital Signs
  • Outpatient Care
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Patient Lifting

Certification

  • Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
  • Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
  • Adult CPR/AED Certification
  • BLS CPR/AED Certification

Volunteer Experience

CANDY STRIPER, Greenwood Leflore Hospital, Greenwood, MS, 03/01/15, 06/01/16, Organized recreational activities for hospitalized children such as arts and crafts projects or board games., Delivered lab specimens and medical records to appropriate departments, ensuring efficient workflow and timely results., Completed daily rounds delivering food trays and checking on patient comfort.

Timeline

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant

Clip Board Health
04.2024 - Current

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant

Shift key
04.2024 - Current

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant

Precision Healthcare Staffing
10.2023 - Current

Travel Certified Nursing Assistant

Infinite Healthcare Staffing
10.2023 - 04.2024

Patient Care Technician

Claiborne County Medical Center
10.2022 - 03.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Help at Home
01.2017 - 03.2022

Candy Striper

Greenwood Leflore Hospital
03.2015 - 06.2016

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

Alcorn State University

CERTIFICATION IN NURSING ASSISTANT -

Winona Career & Technical Center

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

J.Z George High School

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