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Accomplishments
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Lashonda Franklin

Memphis,TN

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Kirby Pines Retirement Community, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and teamwork, ensuring dignity and independence in daily living activities. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and delivering high-quality care in diverse healthcare settings.

Healthcare professional committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathetic care and attention to detail.

Diligent CNA with background in providing compassionate patient care and assistance with daily activities. Successfully supported medical teams in delivering high-quality healthcare services. Demonstrated exceptional communication and patient management skills, ensuring comfort and well-being. Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs. 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. Experienced with patient care and daily living assistance. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to ensure patient comfort and safety. Track record of collaborating with healthcare teams to maintain high standard of care. Diligent CNA with background in providing compassionate patient care and assistance with daily activities. Successfully supported medical teams in delivering high-quality healthcare services. Demonstrated exceptional communication and patient management skills, ensuring comfort and well-being.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Kirby Pines Retirement Community
11.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
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  • Supported needs of 15-20+ residents under long-term care.28

Patient Care Assistant

Regional One Health Medical Center
03.2018 - 10.2024
  • Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
  • Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
  • i worked on regional one trauma icu unit
  • we draw blood out of artlines,we did foleys and skin assessment
  • worked with pts.that came in with GSW,car accendents ect.

Central Supply Clerk

Trezevant Manor
02.2012 - 03.2017
  • Contributed to patient safety with strict adherence to sterilization procedures for reusable equipment.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement by regularly reviewing central supply processes and suggesting enhancements for efficiency gains.
  • Reduced stock discrepancies with meticulous tracking and documentation of inventory movements.
  • Improved overall efficiency, maintaining a clean and organized central supply area for easy access to essential items.
  • Proactively identified potential stock shortages, taking necessary steps to reorder items before depletion occurred.
  • Managed time-sensitive orders efficiently, prioritizing urgent requests to ensure prompt delivery of critical supplies.
  • Supported cost-saving initiatives, identifying opportunities for bulk purchases or alternative suppliers when appropriate.
  • Facilitated smooth departmental operations through effective communication with nursing staff and other hospital personnel regarding supply needs and availability.
  • Complied with regulatory requirements, conducting routine audits on stored materials'' expiration dates and disposing of expired supplies properly.
  • Streamlined inventory management by implementing an efficient organization system for medical supplies.
  • Remained accountable for assets valued over $25.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Signature Healthcare @methodist
08.2010 - 02.2012

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  • Supported needs of 15-20+ residents under long-term care.

Nursing Assistant, Staffing Coordinator,centralsup

The Highlands
07.2004 - 08.2010
  • Improved patient satisfaction by promptly responding to requests.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by participating in training sessions and staff meetings.
  • Improved workflow by efficiently managing inventory of medical supplies.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by efficiently managing supplies inventory and restocking necessary items in a timely manner.
  • Streamlined communication between healthcare teams by coordinating patient schedules and updates.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care.

CNA

Westly Highland Nursing and Rehab
01.1999 - 07.2004
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.

Education

Associate of Science - Surgery Tech

National College of Business
Memphis, TN
05-2009

Skills

  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • End-of-life care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Clinical documentation
  • Emergency response
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Patient transfers
  • Emotional support
  • Wound care
  • Medication administration
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Health monitoring
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Physical stamina
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Infection control practices
  • Medication assistance
  • Reliable team player
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Patient relationship building
  • Medical terminology
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Mobility assistance
  • Geriatric care
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Electronic charting
  • Direct patient care
  • Light housekeeping
  • Inpatient care
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Adaptable
  • Patient assessments
  • Patient management
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Transporting patients
  • Specimen collection
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Quality assurance
  • Care plan implementation
  • Activity planning
  • Patient relations
  • Valid [state] driver's license
  • Observing responses
  • Condition monitoring
  • Preparing meals
  • Indirect patient care
  • Reliable transportation
  • Outpatient care
  • EMR / EHR
  • Meal planning
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Medical records management
  • Activity coordination
  • Conducting intakes
  • Pediatric care
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Chronic disease management
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Medical office administration
  • Shared governance
  • Database administration
  • Wound care specialist
  • Case management
  • General housekeeping
  • Helping with medication
  • Interdisciplinary communication
  • Vital sign recording
  • DBMS
  • Performing patient intakes
  • Catheter change and preparation

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].

Certification

  • Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice or state-specific agencies.
  • Geriatric Nursing Assistant Certification (GNA) - State Boards of Nursing in some states.
  • Infection Control Certificate(IC)-Various providers offer courses that certify knowledge in preventing the spread of infections within healthcare facilities.
  • First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
  • Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT) - National Healthcareer Association.
  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Certified Patient Care Assistant/Associate (CPCA/CPCT/A)/Nurse Tech certification- National Healthcareer Association for various patient care roles.
  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • First Aid Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • OSHA Certified
  • Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

CNA

Kirby Pines Retirement Community
11.2024 - Current

Patient Care Assistant

Regional One Health Medical Center
03.2018 - 10.2024

Central Supply Clerk

Trezevant Manor
02.2012 - 03.2017

Certified Nursing Assistant

Signature Healthcare @methodist
08.2010 - 02.2012

Nursing Assistant, Staffing Coordinator,centralsup

The Highlands
07.2004 - 08.2010

CNA

Westly Highland Nursing and Rehab
01.1999 - 07.2004

Associate of Science - Surgery Tech

National College of Business
Lashonda Franklin