Laney Johnson
Bellevue,KY
Summary
Adept Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and HIPAA compliance, honed at St. Elizabeth Edgewood. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient safety and comfort, achieving a reduction in fall incidents. Skilled in fostering positive relationships through compassionate care and effective communication. Developed strong patient care skills in fast-paced healthcare environment, demonstrating excellent communication and teamwork abilities. Focused on delivering compassionate care and maintaining patient dignity. Looking to transition into new field, leveraging transferrable skills to contribute meaningfully to new team.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Elizabeth Edgewood
02.2024 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- 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.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Seasons@Alexandria
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Education
Nursing
Beckfield College
Florence09.2026
High School Diploma -
Bellevue High School
Bellevue05.2022
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing Assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Basic Life Support
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety Precautions
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Mobility Assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Feeding Assistance
- Positioning Patients
- End of life care
- Patient Lifting
- Adaptable
- Transfer Techniques
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Ambulation Assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient Care
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Trustworthy companion
- Colostomy Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient Management
- Light Housekeeping
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Valid Kentucky driver's license
- Observing responses
- CNA Certification
- Time Management
- Heavy Lifting
- Emotional and Social Support
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Elizabeth Edgewood
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Seasons@Alexandria
05.2022 - 02.2024
Nursing
Beckfield College
High School Diploma -
Bellevue High School
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