Leighann Carlson

• Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote comfort and independence.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
• Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans and outcomes.
• Mentored new nursing assistants, fostering skill development and teamwork within the unit.
• Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
• Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.

• Coordinated patient admissions, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with hospital protocols.
• Managed communication between healthcare teams to enhance patient care efficiency and workflow.
• Trained new staff on operational procedures, fostering a collaborative team environment and enhancing service delivery.
• Analyzed workflow processes to identify areas for improvement, driving initiatives that enhanced departmental efficiency.
• Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
• Enhanced communication between medical staff by promptly answering phone calls, relaying messages, and responding to inquiries.
• Managed multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail under pressure in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Ensured patient safety through strict adherence to HIPAA regulations and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Helped troubleshoot equipment failures such as call system, portable phones, WOWs and other unit devices.
• Ordered supplies proactively to ensure adequate stock levels were maintained at all times within the health unit.
• Contributed to a welcoming environment for patients and their families as the first point of contact at the health unit''s reception desk.

• 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.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
• Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
• Coordinated with external healthcare providers, ensuring comprehensive care by sharing patient information and updates.
• Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.

• Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
• 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.
• Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
• Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
• Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
• Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
• Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
• Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
• Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
• Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
• Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.

Received my CNA training and certification

• Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
• Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
• Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
• Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
• Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
• Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote comfort and independence.
• Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
• Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
• 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.
• Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
• Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.