LaShun Powell
Jackson,MS
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at University Mississippi Medical Center, excelling in vital signs monitoring and compassionate communication. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through attentive care and effective support for personal needs. Skilled in maintaining confidentiality and responding to emergencies, contributing to a positive healing environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Tech
University Mississippi Medical Center
08.2021 - 06.2024
- 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.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences by greeting visitors, providing directions, and addressing inquiries professionally.
Hospital Tech II
University Medical Center
08.2018 - 02.2021
- 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.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
Nurse Assistant
Merit Health Rankin
02.2014 - 04.2018
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA
Mississippi State Veterans Home
02.2009 - 07.2013
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
CNA
Mississippi State Hospital
09.2007 - 11.2008
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Toileting assistance
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- End of life care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Maintaining privacy
- Transporting patients
- Intake recording
- Vital signs
Certification
Certified nurse assistant license with 17 years of experience
Timeline
Hospital Tech
University Mississippi Medical Center
08.2021 - 06.2024
Hospital Tech II
University Medical Center
08.2018 - 02.2021
Nurse Assistant
Merit Health Rankin
02.2014 - 04.2018
CNA
Mississippi State Veterans Home
02.2009 - 07.2013
CNA
Mississippi State Hospital
09.2007 - 11.2008
Certified nurse assistant license with 17 years of experience
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