Lashondar Maxie
LVN
Reno,NV
Summary
Hardworking and reliable new Licensed Vocational Nurse graduate who leverages critical thinking, analysis and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Prioritizes clinical and operational tasks in fast-paced emergent settings.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Renown Health Hospital
Reno, NV
05.2020 - Current
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
- Used mobility devices and equipment to transport patients.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Travel CNA
Genie health
Santa Clara, CA
02.2019 - Current
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Traveled from state to state worked in Prisons, convulsant homes, in home care, and mental/behavioral health type settings.
CNA
Reno Behavioral Health Hospital
Reno, NV
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Supported patients by identifying and addressing mental health challenges.
- Ensured appropriate clinical information is communicated when patients are referred to specialists.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Handled various patient-oriented duties, including vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
- Handled inbound and outbound calls to verify patient appointments
- Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
CNA
LifeCare Hospitals
Reno, NV
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort by carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and bathing.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets. - Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
CNA
The Bradford Senior Guest Care
Shreveport, LA
12.2017 - 02.2019
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
- Administered rapid tests such as Glucose testing, Bladder scans and EKG testing to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary.
- Cleaned, restocked and prepared exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Preformed ADL's
CNA
The Glen Retirement Living
Shreveport, LA
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Worked with Alzheimer's/ Dementia patients cared for them in a facility that was home based for the residents.
- Prepared meals, provided feeding if needed, performed ADL's on all patient.
- Provided companionship for most of the residents.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
CNA/CMA
Preferred Staffing LLC
Rialto, CA
12.2007 - 12.2014
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
- Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team efficiency.
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
CNAII
Braswell Colonial Health
Redlands, CA
02.2007 - 12.2013
- Specialized in caring for patients receiving Chemotherapy.
- Served as a companion to residents. rehabilitation. Nasogastric tube care
- Assisted in bathing, meals, ADL's, Vital sign monitoring and Glucose testing.
- Served as a companion to residents rehabilitation.
- Nasogastric tube care
CNA II
Willis Knighton Hospital
Shreveport, LA
10.1996 - 12.2006
- Provided primary resident care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Provided ADL's
- Measured urine specimens and delivered to laboratory
- Inserted Foley catheters
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
- Vital Sign checks and Data input
- Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information.
- Answered phones
- Glucose testing
- Foley insertion
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
TMCC
Reno, NV01.2020
Associate of Science - LVN Nursing
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CAAcute Care Technician - Nursing
Chaffey College
Rancho Cucamonga, CA05.2014
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School
Shreveport, LA05.1990
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Infection control procedures
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Administering Immunizations
- Assisted Living
- Working collaboratively
- First Aid/Cpr
- Microsoft Office
- Dementia Knowledge
- Time management
- People skills
- Flexible
- PPE use
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 15 years
ANA Certified in Acute Care
CPR certified through American Heart Association
CPI certified
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteImportant To Me
401k matchFlexible work hoursTimeline
CNA
Renown Health Hospital
05.2020 - Current
CNA
LifeCare Hospitals
05.2019 - 12.2019
CNA
Reno Behavioral Health Hospital
04.2019 - 08.2020
Travel CNA
Genie health
02.2019 - Current
CNA
The Bradford Senior Guest Care
12.2017 - 02.2019
CNA
The Glen Retirement Living
01.2015 - 02.2018
CNA/CMA
Preferred Staffing LLC
12.2007 - 12.2014
CNAII
Braswell Colonial Health
02.2007 - 12.2013
CNA II
Willis Knighton Hospital
10.1996 - 12.2006
Certified Nursing Assistant
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 15 years
ANA Certified in Acute Care
CPR certified through American Heart Association
CPI certified
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
TMCC
Associate of Science - LVN Nursing
Chaffey College
Acute Care Technician - Nursing
Chaffey College
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington New Technology High School
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