LAQUENA JENNINGS
Calhoun City,MS
Summary
Detail-oriented healthcare professional with 7+ years of experience in patient care. Proven problem-solving skills enhance patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care. Strong communicator providing emotional support to patients and families. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare services.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
CNA
Shiftkey
11.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
CNA
Trend Health and Rehab
Houston, Mississippi
07.2024 - 01.2026
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
CNA
Bruce Community Living Center
Bruce, Mississippi
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare staff.
CNA
Kindred Hospice
Tupelo, Mississippi
02.2015 - 09.2022
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in resident living areas and common spaces.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Poly Supplier
Franklin Corporation
Houston, Mississippi
04.2011 - 02.2015
- Managed the storage, distribution, and disposal of supplies according to established procedures.
- Collaborated with departments to determine their supply requirements.
- Monitored stock levels on a regular basis to avoid shortages or overages.
CNA
MSVH
Oxford, MS
04.2008 - 05.2011
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
CNA
CALHOUN COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES
CALHOUN CITY, MS
09.2003 - 09.2007
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare staff.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Education
Associate of Arts - OFFICE SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY
NORTHEAST MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Booneville, MS05-2003
High School Diploma -
VARDAMAN HIGH SCHOOL
Vardaman, MS05-2000
Skills
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Charting expertise
- Understands medical procedures
- Trained in grooming and bathing assistance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Quick problem solver
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Reliable transportation
- Valid MS driver's license
- Vital sign assessment
- HIPAA compliance
- Lifting and transferring
- Infection control practices
- End-of-life care
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Charting expertise
- Understands medical procedures
- Trained in grooming and bathing assistance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Quick problem solver
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Reliable transportation
- Valid MS driver's license
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant-MS Issued
Timeline
CNA
Trend Health and Rehab
07.2024 - 01.2026
CNA
Shiftkey
11.2022 - Current
CNA
Bruce Community Living Center
09.2022 - 03.2024
CNA
Kindred Hospice
02.2015 - 09.2022
Poly Supplier
Franklin Corporation
04.2011 - 02.2015
CNA
MSVH
04.2008 - 05.2011
CNA
CALHOUN COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES
09.2003 - 09.2007
Associate of Arts - OFFICE SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY
NORTHEAST MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
VARDAMAN HIGH SCHOOL