LAVETTA BEST
Certified Nursing Assistant
3913 Pisa Drive, Apt G2, Panama City,FL
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
NORTH SHORES CARE CENTER
12.2019 - Current
- 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.
Patient Care Technician
ASCENSION SACRED HEART BAY
03.2020 - 12.2023
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
CLIFFORD SIMS NURSING HOME
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bay Medical Center
03.2015 - 12.2018
- Delivered high-quality care to acute patients in hospital facility.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant
THE BRIDGE OF PORT ST JOE
04.2010 - 03.2015
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
CAREGIVER/Custodial Services Supervisor
GULF COUNTY ARC & TRANSPORTATION
02.1997 - 02.2015
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Implemented daily, weekly and monthly cleaning routines for staff to follow.
Education
No Degree - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
GULF COAST NURSING AIDE PROGRAM
PORT ST JOE, FL01.2009
No Degree - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Chipola College
Marianna, FLHigh School Diploma -
Port St. Joe High School
Port Saint Joe, FL08.1991
Skills
- Patient Relations
- Mobility Assistance
- Observing Responses
- Transporting Patients
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
Certification
CNA199326
BLS CERTIFICATION
PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION
CPR/FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
ASCENSION SACRED HEART BAY
03.2020 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
NORTH SHORES CARE CENTER
12.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
CLIFFORD SIMS NURSING HOME
01.2019 - 03.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bay Medical Center
03.2015 - 12.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
THE BRIDGE OF PORT ST JOE
04.2010 - 03.2015
CAREGIVER/Custodial Services Supervisor
GULF COUNTY ARC & TRANSPORTATION
02.1997 - 02.2015
No Degree - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
GULF COAST NURSING AIDE PROGRAM
No Degree - Secretarial Studies And Office Administration
Chipola College
High School Diploma -
Port St. Joe High School
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