Letigre Kelly

• Provided preventative care to residents to manage skin-related conditions such as pressure ulcers
• Built long-lasting professional relationships with residents, family members, and team members
• Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, and recording intake information
• Administered therapeutic treatments, non-sterile dressings, ice packs and baths.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health records .
• Supported the needs of 12 residents under long-term care.

• Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming in accordance with established care plan
• Reports all problems when observed to Licensed Nurse on duty and/or to Charge Nurse and Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor
• Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms
• Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
• Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
• Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments

• Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
• Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms
• Answered patient calls for care and feeding
• Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care
• Reported any unusual circumstances in patients' condition or environment
• Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment
• Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.

• Displayed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, performing lab draws and glucose checks, and providing pre- and postoperative care
• Adhered to safety guidelines; completed hospital's three-hour Patient Safety Training Program
• Ensured accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients' status
• Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions.
• Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
• Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
• Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
• Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.

• Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming in accordance with established care plan
• Obtained specimens, weights, and vital signs of patients
• Measured and recorded patients' fluid intake and output
• Trained and fully capable of utilizing the Hoyer and stand-up lift in accordance with resident transfer status
• Performed restorative nursing with residents to prevent decline
• Protected and promoted resident rights and assisted the person to maintain independence.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.