Leonee Duckworth

Work History

Greenbriar Village

Canfield, OH

06.2013 - 10.2013

Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient's transport to reduce instances of infection.
Provided direct personal patient observation, care and assistance to thirteen patients per shift in the residential medical facility.
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records.
Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.

Visiting Nurses Association

Cleveland, OH

01.2013 - 07.2013

Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
Restocked and organized supplies for patients, caregivers, and volunteers.

American Red Cross

Cleveland, OH

01.2012 - 06.2012

Followed school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules.
Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
Gathered information to research Nursing Aid to contribute to Patient Care project.

Serenity New Age Care

Euclid, OH

01.2007 - 12.2008

Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.

New Avenues To Independence, Inc.

Euclid, OH

01.2001 - 10.2004

Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
Maintained safe working environment through prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment and achievement of safe working practices.
Performed intake triage, vitals and assisted patients with mental health screenings.
Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Monitored customer care goals and developed improvements.
Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.