LaSondra Ginn
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes, with a solid background in youth behavioral support and intervention strategies. Successfully implemented individualized behavior plans and facilitated group therapy sessions, significantly impacting positive behavioral changes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Behavioral Specialist (PRN)
Cornerstones of Care
Kansas City, MO
02.2022 - Current
- Improved youth behavior by implementing specialized intervention strategies and individualized treatment plans.
- Promoted healthy relationships among peers by facilitating team-building activities designed to encourage trust and cooperation.
- Enhanced communication skills among youths by leading group therapy sessions focusing on conflict resolution and active listening.
- Documented progress effectively, ensuring accurate information was available for case reviews and further planning efforts.
- Contributed to ongoing staff training initiatives, sharing expertise on best practices for working with challenging behaviors in youth populations.
Patient Care Technician
St. Joseph Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
09.2021 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ignite Medical
Kansas City, MO
07.2018 - 09.2021
- 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.
Education
Diploma/ Nursing
Heritage High School
Saginaw, MI01-2006
Skills
- Strength-based approach
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Confidentiality and privacy
- Suicide risk assessment
- Emotional regulation
- Positive reinforcement
- Mental health support
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
Certification
CNA
CPR/ First Aide
Timeline
Youth Behavioral Specialist (PRN)
Cornerstones of Care
02.2022 - Current
Patient Care Technician
St. Joseph Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ignite Medical
07.2018 - 09.2021
Diploma/ Nursing
Heritage High School