LaSonja Holmes
Sacramento
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 20 years of comprehensive experience in patient care, environmental services, and facility support. Expertise includes infection control, sanitation, patient safety, and crisis monitoring, ensuring the highest standards of care. Proven ability to excel in operating room preparation, compliance training, and fostering effective team collaboration. Committed to leveraging extensive knowledge in environmental services to maintain safe, clean, and supportive healthcare environments for patients and staff.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Support Specialist
Varonis Systems
01.2003 - Current
- Executed patient care and environmental services support across multiple facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in hospitals, surgical centers, and correctional institutions.
- Monitored patient comfort and facilitated daily living activities, ensuring adherence to care plans as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
- Monitored and ensured optimal conditions for patient safety and comfort while transferring individuals between units.
- Executed thorough maintenance of sterile environments while preparing surgical suites to enhance patient safety and surgical outcomes.
- Conducted health and safety training sessions for correctional facility personnel to promote a safe working environment.
- Conducted regular assessments of at-risk individuals on suicide watch, prioritizing crisis intervention and overall safety.
- Conducted regular inspections and implemented procedures to uphold facility cleanliness and infection control compliance.
- Utilized knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology to enhance patient care and communication.
- Facilitated clear and professional communication of patient care information to various audiences, ensuring accessibility for non-medical personnel.
- Executed comprehensive setup of surgical instruments and supplies, guaranteeing a sterile environment and operational readiness for all procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons and nurses to deliver instruments, assist with retraction, and preserve sterility throughout surgical interventions.
- Coordinated patient transport and positioning on operating table, while maintaining hygiene standards through thorough washing and disinfection of incision areas.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for patients to recovery, enhancing patient experience. Optimized operating room readiness through effective cleaning and restocking. Achieved accurate inventory of surgical instruments and supplies, contributing to operational efficiency.
- Monitored and maintained sterility standards to ensure optimal safety in surgical settings.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Nursing Administration
Red Cross CNA Program
Sacramento, CA01-2016
General Health Certificate - Nursing Administration
Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA06-2016
Skills
- Hygiene and infection prevention
- Environmental services management
- Ensuring patient safety compliance
- Patient care support in surgery
- Crisis response management
- Facilitation of compliance programs
- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Prioritization and scheduling expertise
- Analytical listening abilities
- Strong grasp of medical terminology and procedures
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Achieved CNA of the month over 5 times by excelling in team work , and PPE distribution with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Active
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association -Active
- CPR Certification – Active
- OSHA Safety & Infection Control Training – Completed
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Healthcare Support Specialist
Varonis Systems
01.2003 - Current
Certificate of Technical Studies - Nursing Administration
Red Cross CNA Program
General Health Certificate - Nursing Administration
Sacramento City College