LaShonna Gaither
Cullman,AL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant skilled in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and HIPAA compliance. Committed to creating a safe, comforting environment for patients and enhancing their quality of life.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Education
Associate of Science - Human Health Services
Ultimate Medical Academy
Clearwater, FL07-2026
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Folsom Center
Cullman, AL
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff in daily patient care tasks, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient information accurately.
- Supported patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, adhering to health standards.
- Educated patients and families on care protocols and health maintenance strategies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, providing compassionate support during emergencies.
- Engaged in continuous learning opportunities to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge base.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Cashier Team Lead
Popeyes Chicken
Cullman, AL
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Supervised cash handling procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Trained new team members on cash register operations and customer service protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area to enhance efficiency and customer experience.
- Assisted in resolving customer inquiries and complaints to promote satisfaction and loyalty.
Key Holder
Bugtussle Store
Bremen, AL
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Managed daily store operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Trained and mentored new staff on customer service techniques and product knowledge.
- Oversaw cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy during transactions and reconciliations.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking stock levels and facilitating restocking as needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hanceville Nursing & Rehab
Hanceville, AL
02.2018 - 05.2019
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Trustworthy companion
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Folsom Center
12.2024 - Current
Cashier Team Lead
Popeyes Chicken
04.2023 - 12.2023
Key Holder
Bugtussle Store
01.2019 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hanceville Nursing & Rehab
02.2018 - 05.2019
Associate of Science - Human Health Services
Ultimate Medical Academy