Linnette Hudson
Lexington,KY
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers. Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Certified Nursing Assistant offering years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level Licensed Practical Nurse position to help launch career while achieving company goals. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
In Home Caregiver
Central KY Healthcare
Lexington, KY
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Provided emotional support by listening attentively to concerns expressed by clients.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Provided personal care and companionship to elderly individuals in their homes.
- Developed relationships with family members and caregivers of clients.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Assisted with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
SRNA
Hazard Health And Rehabilitation Center
Hazard, KY
02.2013 - 10.2016
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests from patients in a timely manner.
- Changed bed linens, cleaned patient rooms and assisted with transfers of patients in wheelchairs or beds as needed.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
SRNA
Wolfe County Health and Rehabilitation Center
Campton, KY
10.2006 - 02.2013
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Medquest College
Lexington, KY04.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification - Nursing
Hazard Community And Technical College
Hazard, KY05.2005
Skills
- Client Safety and First Aid
- Client Documentation
- First Aid and Safety
- Compassionate Client Care
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- ADL Support
- Patient Relations
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Assisting With Personal Grooming
- Reliable Transportation
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Valid KY Driver's License
Accomplishments
- While working in long term care I was repeatedly recognized for always going the extra mile and presented with numerous awards.
- As a SRNA, I was presented a leadership award and maintained the role of charge SRNA.
Certification
- CPR re-certified as of November 2023
- State Registered Nursing Assistance certificate since 2005
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
In Home Caregiver
Central KY Healthcare
05.2022 - 09.2023
SRNA
Hazard Health And Rehabilitation Center
02.2013 - 10.2016
SRNA
Wolfe County Health and Rehabilitation Center
10.2006 - 02.2013
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Medquest College
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification - Nursing
Hazard Community And Technical College
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