Lavern Upton

Bellflower,CA

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

CNA/Home Health Aide

CS Homecare Service

Los Angeles, United States

12.2023 - 01.2024

Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs

Certified Nursing Assistant

Torrance Memorial Home Health Hospice

Torrance, United States

02.2019 - 12.2022

Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center

Los Angeles, CA

02.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Los Angeles Southwest College