TN-Certified CNA bringing 15 years of experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
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Lashanda McIntosh
Cna
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
AHC
CNA
11.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Spring Meadows Health Care
CNA
02.2020 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Beautiful Abilities
Direct Support Professional
06.2018 - 05.2019
Job overview
Magnified Health And Rehab
CNA
04.2005 - 05.2019
Job overview
Private Care
CNA
08.2007 - 03.2018
Job overview
Education
Blinn CollegeBryan, TX
CNA License
03.2005
University Overview
Skills
- Companionship and emotional support
- Observing responses
- Recording vital signs
- Feeding assistance expert
- Transporting patients
- Responding to emergencies
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Documenting behaviors
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Charting and clinical documentation
- Trustworthy companion
- Compassionate caregiver
Certification
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
CNA
AHC
11.2020 - Current
CNA
Spring Meadows Health Care
02.2020 - 11.2021
Direct Support Professional
Beautiful Abilities
06.2018 - 05.2019
CNA
Private Care
08.2007 - 03.2018
CNA
Magnified Health And Rehab
04.2005 - 05.2019
Blinn College
CNA License
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
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