Leshawntina Louder

• Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.

Check patients vitals: blood pressure, heart rate, pulse and temperature. Assist patients with ambulation, hygiene, oral care, dressing and toileting. Monitor food and fluid intake. Communication with the nurse if any changes noted: mental status, behavioral, or signs of distress.

• Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
• Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
• Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Hourly rounding to ensure patient safety. Check patients blood glucose levels at ordered time. Provide patient care: oral care, hygiene, dressing and changing bedding. Monitor intake and output. Assist nurses in diverse functions: wound dressing changes, foley catheter insertion and IV insertion, phlebotomy, and adhere to all safety guidelines, hospital protocols and regulations.

Respond to call lights to determine patients needs. Reposition patients every two hours to avoid pressure ulcers. Assist patients with performing daily tasks, review patient’s dietary restrictions, food allergies and preferences to ensure patient receives the appropriate diet.