Lashawn Reed
Southpark,PA
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level 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.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meadowcrest Rehabilitation
05.2017 - Current
- 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.
Activities Assistant
Meadowcrest Rehabilitation
05.2017 - Current
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manorcare
01.2007 - 05.2017
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Homehealth Aid
Visiting Angels
03.2010 - 02.2012
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
Education
Master of Science - Business Health And Administration in Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ10.2023
Master of Science - Business Health And Administration in Long Term
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2021
Skills
- Proper Staffing
- Patient Safety Management
- EMR Updating
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Light Housekeeping
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Bathing and Dressing
- Documenting Behaviors
- Transporting Patients
Additional Information
I also have social skills training that I obtained back in 1999.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meadowcrest Rehabilitation
05.2017 - Current
Activities Assistant
Meadowcrest Rehabilitation
05.2017 - Current
Homehealth Aid
Visiting Angels
03.2010 - 02.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manorcare
01.2007 - 05.2017
Master of Science - Business Health And Administration in Psychology
University of Phoenix
Master of Science - Business Health And Administration in Long Term
University of Phoenix
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