LaNae Gagnon
Puyallup
Summary
Compassionate CNA with extensive experience at Katherine Lewis Home Care, excelling in vital sign monitoring and patient care documentation. Adept at providing emotional support and ensuring hygiene and sanitation, I effectively enhanced patient comfort and safety, contributing to improved care outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Katherine Lewis Home Care
Puyallup
10.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
GED -
Clover Park
Lakewood, WA01-1998
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient care documentation
- Hygiene and sanitation
- Mobility assistance
- Specimen collection
- Emotional support
Timeline
CNA
Katherine Lewis Home Care
10.2023 - Current
GED -
Clover Park
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