Lashonda Smith
Chicago,IL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Student
Verve College of Chicago
Chicago , Illinois
08.2023 - Current
- Partnered with registered nurses to perform specified patient care activities.
- Measured and recorded blood pressure, temperature and respirations.
- Observed registered nurse administration of oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Applied basic medical terminology and abbreviations to enter and retrieve computerized information.
- Enrolled in accredited school of nursing in good standing to pursue healthcare career.
- Input notations and recorded activities performed in EHR software.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
HealthCare Worker/CNA
Misericordia Homes
Chicago, IL
06.2014 - Current
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
CNA
Presbyterian Homes
Evanston , IL
05.2005 - 10.2011
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing - LPN
Verve College of Chicago
Chicago, IL11-2024
GED -
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Chicago, IL02-2012
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Career Training of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2003
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection control standards
- Medical Documentation
- Patient Feeding
- Patient Assessments
- Vital signs monitoring
- ADL Assistance
- Basic nursing care
- Task Prioritization
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Nursing Student
Verve College of Chicago
08.2023 - Current
HealthCare Worker/CNA
Misericordia Homes
06.2014 - Current
CNA
Presbyterian Homes
05.2005 - 10.2011
Licensed Practical Nursing - LPN
Verve College of Chicago
GED -
City Colleges of Chicago-Harry S Truman College
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Career Training of Chicago
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