Laquashia Ealy
Huber Heights,Ohio
Summary
Driven Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and medical documentation, notably at Mercy Health Springfield. Excelled in vital signs monitoring and providing empathetic support, enhancing patient satisfaction and care standards. Demonstrated proficiency in HIPAA compliance and complex problem-solving, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA, Float Pool
Mercy Health Springfield
08.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Straight cathed patients.
- Performed Stat EKG's.
- Inserted and removed foley catheters.
CNA
Kettering Health Network
04.2022 - 07.2024
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Delivered high-quality care to hemodialysis patients in hospital facility.
Patient Care Technician
Randall Residence
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Educated patients and families on proper care and treatment to facilitate successful home care.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care.
Patient Care Technician
StoryPoint Senior Living
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Worked as the team lead to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of residents.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Patient Care Technician
Harborchase of Beavercreek
01.2020 - 10.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Gathered, charted, and analyzed patient history data and discussed key points with clinicians.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Cared for patients by providing personal assistance and ambulation.
- Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
Education
GED -
GED.com
Dayton Ohio05.2018
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient transportation
- Patient Care Coordination
- Basic Life Support
- Condition Monitoring
- Electronic Charting
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- End of life care
- Tracheostomy Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Specimen Collection
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Wound care specialist
Certification
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Timeline
CNA, Float Pool
Mercy Health Springfield
08.2023 - Current
CNA
Kettering Health Network
04.2022 - 07.2024
Patient Care Technician
Randall Residence
01.2022 - 05.2022
Patient Care Technician
StoryPoint Senior Living
11.2020 - 01.2022
Patient Care Technician
Harborchase of Beavercreek
01.2020 - 10.2021
GED -
GED.com
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