Laquanta Brewer
Springfield,KY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with experience at Springfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Proven ability in direct patient care and monitoring vital signs, ensuring safety and comfort. A reliable team player skilled in Alzheimer's and dementia care, committed to enhancing patient dignity and well-being through high-quality personal care services.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Springfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reporting to nursing staff.
- Supported nursing team in maintaining clean and safe patient environments.
- Learned and adhered to safety protocols, enhancing patient care standards.
- Assisted in transporting patients to various departments for treatments or tests.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- 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.
Phlebotomist
Family Internal Medicine
08.2020 - 07.2023
- Collected blood samples using venipuncture and capillary methods, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and test results in electronic health systems.
- Assisted in training new phlebotomists on proper techniques and laboratory protocols.
- Implemented quality control measures to enhance accuracy of sample collection processes.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
ATA College
Louisville, KY05-2026
Post-Graduate Certificate - Phlebotomy
American National University
Danville, KY09-2018
High School Diploma -
Washington County High School
Springfield, KY05-2003
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Springfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2023 - Current
Phlebotomist
Family Internal Medicine
08.2020 - 07.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing -
ATA College
Post-Graduate Certificate - Phlebotomy
American National University
High School Diploma -
Washington County High School