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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/Home Health Aide
CS Homecare Service
Los Angeles, CA
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, CA
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, CA02.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA06.2015
Skills
- Compassionate Communication
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Dressing Assistance
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Feeding Assistance
- Quality Assurance
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Patient-Focused Care
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Transporting Patients
- Mobility Assistance
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Recording Vital Signs
- Tracheostomy Care
- Reliable Transportation
- First Aid Training
- PPE Use
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- CPR & BLS Certified
Timeline
CNA/Home Health Aide
CS Homecare Service
12.2023 - 01.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Torrance Memorial Home Health Hospice
02.2019 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Maxine Waters Employment Preparation Center
Associate of Science - Nursing
Los Angeles Southwest College
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