Lavonna Grimes

• Assisted 10-16 patients nightly with the activities of daily living ensuring comfort and safety.
• Monitored vital signs and reported any significant changes to nursing staff promptly.
• Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and medical equipment, adhering to infection control protocols.
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.

• Provided direct patient care to 8-16 residents daily with attention to dignity and comfort
• Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to a safe healthcare environment.
• Maintained up to date information and protocols by attending over 24 hours of continuing education classes
• Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
• Advocated for patient needs and preferences, fostering trust and communication within care teams.
• Proactively identified and addressed potential safety hazards in the patient care environment, reducing the risk of accidents or injuries.
• Collaborated with nursing staff on wound care management, facilitating rapid healing and minimizing discomfort for patients.

• Transported 12-50 students to school and related activities daily with the assistance of a bus aid. Assisted with pre- and post-trip bus inspections. Reported damages to mechanics for timely repairs. Maintained cleanliness and fuel levels of the bus.
• Communicated effectively with students and parents regarding schedules, safety procedures, and behavioral expectations.
• Coordinated with school officials to address transportation issues, enhancing overall service efficiency and effectiveness.
• Implemented best practices for vehicle maintenance, contributing to reduced downtime and improved operational readiness of the fleet.
• Demonstrated professionalism at all times while engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators alike during daily duties.
• Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
• Enhanced student safety by strictly adhering to bus routes and schedules, as well as enforcing established behavior guidelines.

I was trained to

• Operate heavy-duty trucks for long-haul deliveries across multiple states.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of mileage, fuel consumption, and delivery schedules.
• Operate with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.

• Cleaned classrooms, offices, and bathrooms thoroughly. Pre-tripped and post-tripped buses. Maintained grounds to ensure a clean and safe environment.
• Ensured student safety during transportation by adhering to established safety protocols and regulations.
• Communicated effectively with students, parents, and school staff regarding schedules and safety practices.
• Managed diverse student needs, fostering a respectful environment on the bus.
• Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
• Complied with all relevant state and federal regulations regarding school transportation services, ensuring the safety and well-being of students at all times.

• Transported back and forth to school, home, and various activities, pre-tripped and post tripped buses and reported any damage and needed repairs to mechanics, washed and detailed buses, daily insured that the interior of buses were clean and ready for students.

• Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
• Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
• Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
• Assisted Physical and Occupational department by providing range of motion exercises to residents
• Weighed each patient monthly and provided accurate information to DON
• Assisted patient in relearning or learning modified skills such as eating, dressing, or bathing

• Provided direct patient care to the sick, disabled and elderly by assisting with bathing, transferring, eating, and toileting as needed. I also monitored patients for changes in behavior, vital signs, and well-being and reported these changes to the charge nurse. I also assisted residents with range of motion exercises to help maintain or improve joint function. These exercises included walking with or without devices, gently flexing joints with or without assistance, helping certain residents (such as stroke or brain damaged victims) improve eating skills under the supervision of Licensed Staff. I also performed duties in the facilities dining room by serving meals, preparing drinks, ensuring residents needs were fullfilled, picking up dishes and assisting with basic cleaning.

• Monitored patient's behavior, vital signs, and other conditions and reported significant changes to nurse in charge. Assisted patients with the activities of daily living and documented care given. Kept patient's environment clean, organized, and as sanitary as possible.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Continuously updated knowledge of best practices in CNA procedures through ongoing education courses, ensuring exceptional levels of care.
• Served as a mentor for new CNAs during their orientation period, sharing valuable insights from personal experience while fostering teamwork within the unit.