Laquinda Sutton
St. Petersburg
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with over 10 years of experience in geriatric and hospice care. Skilled in-patient advocacy, effective communication, and personalized care, ensuring comfort and dignity for patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Empath Health
St. Petersburg
11.2019 - Current
- Provide patient care in home.
- Assist patients with daily living activities and personal care.
- Monitor vital signs and report changes to nursing staff.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety of patient environments.
- Document patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborate with healthcare team to provide quality patient care.
- Educate families on patient care, procedures, and safety practices.
- Respond promptly to patient needs and requests for assistance.
- Observe and report unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assist patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Serve meals to patients in their rooms and assist with feeding when needed.
- Turn and reposition residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Home Health CNA
Bayada Home Health
Clearwater
12.2015 - 11.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Communicated effectively with clients and families to understand their needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop personalized care plans for each client.
Education
GED -
Tomlinson Adult Learning Center
St. Petersburg, FL05-2018
Skills
- Over 10 Years of experience in patient care
- Geriatric care
- Hospice Care
- palliative care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's
- Home Health Care, Rehab, and Long-Term Care
Certification
Florida Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Empath Health
11.2019 - Current
Home Health CNA
Bayada Home Health
12.2015 - 11.2019
GED -
Tomlinson Adult Learning Center