LASONDRA PERKINS
Killeen,TX
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Springs Nursing Center
Cedar Park, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
TRAVELING CERTIFIED NURSES ASSISTANT
Caring Home Health
Georgetown, TEXAS
02.2014 - 05.2022
- Assisted in providing personal care to elderly patients, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as vital signs, wound care and medication administration.
- Utilized appropriate infection control measures when interacting with multiple patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient's condition on a daily basis.
- Educated patients about their health conditions, treatments and medications.
- Reported changes in patient's behavior or physical condition to supervisor promptly.
- Provided companionship to patients by listening and engaging in conversation.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care plans and strategies for improvement.
- Followed safety protocols while working with hazardous materials or equipment.
- Assisted with general housekeeping tasks such as changing linens, vacuuming floors.
- Interacted with family members regarding patient's progress and needs.
- Attended continuing education classes related to nursing assistant duties.
- Administered prescribed oral medications according to physician orders.
- Assisted in transferring patients from bed to wheelchair or stretcher safely.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to both patients and families.
- Helped maintain cleanliness of facility by disinfecting surfaces regularly.
- Instructed families on how to properly provide homecare services for the patient.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and other activities outside of the facility.
- Observed clients for any signs of discomfort or distress during treatments.
- Prepared meals for patients following dietary restrictions set forth by physicians.
- Ensured proper functioning of medical equipment used for treatment purposes.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carthage High School
Carthage, TX05-1995
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University At Austin
Austin, TXSkills
- Direct Patient Care
- Electronic Charting
- Monitoring fluids
Transporting patients
- Care plan implementation
- Infection control procedures
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility Assistance
- Patient Lifting
- Electronic Charting
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Springs Nursing Center
01.2023 - Current
TRAVELING CERTIFIED NURSES ASSISTANT
Caring Home Health
02.2014 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Carthage High School
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Concordia University At Austin
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