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Lillian Edmonds

Lillian Edmonds

Roanoke,VA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Kissito Brian Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient relationship building. Enhanced patient comfort and safety through effective communication and proactive care strategies, significantly reducing fall incidents and improving overall patient satisfaction. Dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care in diverse healthcare settings.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kissito Brian Center
04.2025 - Current
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Our Lady Of The Valley
06.2024 - 03.2025
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Richfield Living
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.

Certified Nursing Assistant and DSP

Trust House
01.2022 - 01.2022
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
  • Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.

Certified Nursing Assistant and DSP

Bethany Hall
03.2021 - 11.2021
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
  • Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
  • Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Maxim Healthcare
06.2020 - 12.2020
  • Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
  • Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
  • Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention, empowering individuals to take charge of their health.

Nursing Assistant

Team Nurse
04.2008 - 06.2013
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.

Nursing Assistant

Friendship Home Health
01.2010 - 06.2012
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
  • Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
  • Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Care Advantage, Inc.
04.2009 - 11.2009
  • Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Nursing Assistant

Team Nurse
12.2006 - 02.2008
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.

Nursing Assistant

Berry Hill Nursing Center
08.2005 - 10.2005
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

Education

High School Diploma - Basic

Halifax Co. High School
South Boston, VA
06.1997

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Basic life support
  • Bedside manner
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety precautions
  • Recording vital signs
  • Electronic charting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Patient-focused care
  • Mobility assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Feeding assistance
  • Positioning patients
  • End-of-life care
  • Adaptable
  • Patient lifting
  • Transfer techniques
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Inpatient care
  • Geriatric care
  • Patient relationship building
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Transporting patients
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Colostomy care
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Light housekeeping
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Valid state driver's license
  • Patient relations

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kissito Brian Center
04.2025 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Our Lady Of The Valley
06.2024 - 03.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Richfield Living
02.2024 - 06.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant and DSP

Trust House
01.2022 - 01.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant and DSP

Bethany Hall
03.2021 - 11.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Maxim Healthcare
06.2020 - 12.2020

Nursing Assistant

Friendship Home Health
01.2010 - 06.2012

Certified Nursing Assistant

Care Advantage, Inc.
04.2009 - 11.2009

Nursing Assistant

Team Nurse
04.2008 - 06.2013

Nursing Assistant

Team Nurse
12.2006 - 02.2008

Nursing Assistant

Berry Hill Nursing Center
08.2005 - 10.2005

High School Diploma - Basic

Halifax Co. High School

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