LaSandra Riley
Salisbury,NC
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant with expertise in patient care, infection control, and vital signs monitoring. Committed to providing compassionate support and enhancing patient comfort through attentive service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
W.G. Bill Hefner VA Medical Center
Salisbury, NC
04.2004 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care activities, enhancing overall patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, ensuring prompt medical interventions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to a safer environment for patients and staff.
- Trained new staff on procedures and best practices, promoting consistency in patient care standards.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, facilitating effective communication among care providers.
- Streamlined patient admission processes, improving efficiency within the nursing unit operations.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and implementation of appropriate turning schedules for bedridden patients.
- Provided effective pre-and post-operative care by preparing patients for surgery, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with pain management techniques.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Nurse Assistant Training School
West Palm Beach, FL04-1993
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Mobility assistance
- Vital sign monitoring
- Catheter care
- Electronic charting
- Companionship and emotional support
- Light housekeeping
- Computer literate
- HIPAA
- Specimen collection
- Continuing education
- Personal hygiene support
- Infection control procedures
- Patient care and safety
- Call light response
- Vital signs
- Attention to detail
- Patient care quality
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Blood sugar monitoring
- CPR certification
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Patient positioning
- Transporting patients
- Feeding assistance
- Patient observation
- Preparing meals
- Personal care aide
- Inpatient care
- Emergency response
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
W.G. Bill Hefner VA Medical Center
04.2004 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Nurse Assistant Training School