Lashunda Nellums
Yazoo City ,MS
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Methodist Senior Services (Marth Coker Green House
Yazoo City, MS
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
CNA
Yazoo City Rehabilitation Center
Yazoo City, MS
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Clinical Supervisor/CNA
Grace and Mercy Personal Care
Clinton, MS
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Developed policies and procedures related to clinical operations for the facility.
- Ensured the maintenance of patient confidentiality and adherence to HIPAA regulations.
- Coordinated weekly work schedules for department employees.
- Developed individualized treatment plans for clients based on their needs and preferences.
- Investigated complaints from clients or families concerning their care or treatment.
- Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
- Maintained records management system to process personnel information and produce reports.
- Monitored inpatient bed use, facilities and staff to provide optimal use of resources.
- Maintained awareness of government regulations, health insurance changes and financing options.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
ITT Technical Institute
Madison, MS09-2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Lifting and transferring
- Emergency response
- Multitasking and organization
- Medication assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Active listening
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Emotional support
Timeline
CNA
Methodist Senior Services (Marth Coker Green House
11.2024 - Current
CNA
Yazoo City Rehabilitation Center
08.2024 - 12.2024
Clinical Supervisor/CNA
Grace and Mercy Personal Care
03.2023 - 12.2024
Associate of Science - Accounting
ITT Technical Institute
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