Laurie Bigord
Columbus,OH
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
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Nutrition Service Aide
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
02.2023 - 09.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling, and storage
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions
- Performed a variety of duties related to food service
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes
- Transport food to patient rooms and assist with additional needs.
- Promoted a positive dining experience for patients through attentive customer service and effective problem resolution.
Nurse Assistant
Otterbein Senior Life
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience
- Used mobility devices to transport patients
- Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory and provide light entertainment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Friendship Village Of Dublin
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mifflin High School
Columbus, OH06.2021
Skills
- Medical records management
- Medication administration
- Regulatory compliance
- Preparing meals
- Patient relations
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Collecting vital signs
- Patient Feeding
- HIPAA
- Vital signs
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Native or Bilingual
HAITIAN CREOLE
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
03.2023 - Current
Nutrition Service Aide
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
02.2023 - 09.2023
Nurse Assistant
Otterbein Senior Life
12.2022 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Friendship Village Of Dublin
03.2021 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Mifflin High School