Lelia Clinton
Flagstaff,AZ
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
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northern Arizona Hospice
Flagstaff , AZ
2022.04 - Current
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspire Transitional Care
Flagstaff , AZ
2020.03 - 2022.04
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Caregiver Attendant
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Flagstaff , AZ
2015.08 - 2020.03
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Maxim Staffing Solutions
Phoenix , AZ
2010.03 - 2015.09
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Certified Nurse Assistant
The Peaks Senior Living Community
Flagstaff , AZ
2004.11 - 2008.09
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Apollo College
Phoenix, AZ01.2009
Certificate - Nursing Assistance
The Peaks
Flagstaff, AZ01.2004
Skills
- Bedsore Prevention
- Nutrition and Diet
- Emotional and Social Support
- Caregiver Relations
- Linen Replacements
- Feeding Assistance
- Observation Documentation
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Fluid Measurement
- Vital Signs Collection
- Monitoring Fluids
- Oral Hygiene
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Recording Vital Signs
- Patient-Focused Care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
Languages
Navajo
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Northern Arizona Hospice
2022.04 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspire Transitional Care
2020.03 - 2022.04
Caregiver Attendant
Comfort Keepers Home Care
2015.08 - 2020.03
Certified Nurse Assistant
Maxim Staffing Solutions
2010.03 - 2015.09
Certified Nurse Assistant
The Peaks Senior Living Community
2004.11 - 2008.09
Certificate - Medical Assisting
Apollo College
Certificate - Nursing Assistance
The Peaks
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS - Basic Life Support
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