Leslee Forren
Hines,WV
Summary
Compassionate CNA with extensive experience at Rainelle Healthcare, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient care. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and effective emergency response. Proven ability to train new staff, ensuring high-quality care and adherence to HIPAA compliance while fostering a supportive environment for patients.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cna
Rainelle Healthcare
Rainelle, WV
08.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and documentation to maintain accurate records.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs, contributing to effective treatment plans.
- Trained new staff on caregiving protocols, enhancing team efficiency and service quality.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Personal Caregiver
Autumnway
Rupert, WV
04.2003 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered medications following prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Monitored client health conditions and reported changes to medical staff.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained clean and organized living environments for clients' comfort.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices and company policies.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Ensured client safety by closely monitoring their health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns or emergencies.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their unique needs.
- Promoted client health by assisting with daily hygiene tasks, medication administration, and regular exercise routines.
- Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted clients in maintaining independence through consistent support and encouragement.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greenbrier West
Charmco, WV06.1992
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
Certification
Amap certified
Timeline
Cna
Rainelle Healthcare
08.2024 - Current
Personal Caregiver
Autumnway
04.2003 - Current
High School Diploma -
Greenbrier West