Lisa Lattanzi
Camas,WA
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant 2
Randall Children's Hospital At Legacy Emanuel
02.2011 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- 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.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Delivered high-quality care to pediatric/Adult patients in hospital facility.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Unit Secretary
Childrens Hospital, Emanuel Legacy
12.2009 - 02.2011
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Maintained patient confidentiality in line with HIPAA regulations.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Maintained rapport with physicians, nurse,s and other healthcare personnel.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Executed administrative duties to facilitate unit tasks and meet team goals.
- Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
- Processed lab paperwork and requests according to physicians' orders.
- Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests, and care plans.
- Monitored inventory levels and advised management of need for replenishment.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Received and routed laboratory results to correct clinical staff members.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
Education
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
2735 NE 82nd Avenue Portland, OR 9722006.1997
Skills
- Admitting Support
- Critical Thinking
- Nutrition and Diet
- Medical Record Charting Software
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Quick Problem Solver
- Oral Hygiene
- Charting Expertise
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Family Support and Assistance
- Sterilization Techniques
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Bathing and Dressing
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Nursing Standards
- Calm Under Stress
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Infection Control Procedures
- Patient Safety Management
- Collecting Specimens
- Recording Vital Signs
- Active Listening
- Family Communication
- Symptom Documentation
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Inpatient Care
- Conducting Intakes
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Nursing Assistance
- Health Information Database Software
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Responding to Emergencies
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Patient Assessments
- Intake Recording
- Pediatrics
- ADLs Assistance
- Documenting Behaviors
- Quality Patient Care
- Monitoring
- Trustworthy Companion
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Bed Transfers
- Patient Relationship-Building
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant 2
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant 2
Randall Children's Hospital At Legacy Emanuel
02.2011 - Current
Unit Secretary
Childrens Hospital, Emanuel Legacy
12.2009 - 02.2011
High School Diploma -
Madison High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant 2
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