Laqunya Mayes
Sarasota
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant looking to obtain a position in a new challenging and high standard environment in which I will be able to utilize my great communication skills, knowledge, and previous experience of assisting others in any way that I can with everyday living. To apply professionalism and dedication to a new exciting and rewarding position. With all intentions of furthering my career in nursing, I am eager and more so passionate to learn new practices and skills that can be passed down to me by members of the more advanced medical team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heron Club At Prestancia
03.2024 - Current
- Assist patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms, proper positioning techniques and conducting regular rounds throughout shifts
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs
Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver
Discovery Village
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills
Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver/Med-tech
Lianna Living
12.2020 - 11.2023
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion
- Maintained a sterile work environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines for optimal patient care
- Delivered exceptional care to residents with diverse needs, ranging from dementia and Alzheimer''s patients to those requiring physical rehabilitation support
Education
LPN Graduate - Nursing
Charlotte Technical College
Port Charlotte, FL12-2023
High School Diploma -
Booker High School
Sarasota, FL01-2013
Skills
- Great multitasking skills
- Patient-focused care according to age,culture and mobility
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Compliance with all HIPAA guidelines and CDC isolation precautions
- Companionship and emotional support
- Assisting patients with Assisted daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity
- Ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and staff
- Monitor and recording vital signs
- Reporting any abnormalities/ assisting with plan of care
- Promptly and compassionately greet and assist all patients in a timely manner
- End-of-life care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Florida Department Of Health
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Heron Club At Prestancia
03.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver
Discovery Village
07.2022 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant/Caregiver/Med-tech
Lianna Living
12.2020 - 11.2023
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Florida Department Of Health
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
LPN Graduate - Nursing
Charlotte Technical College
High School Diploma -
Booker High School
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