Lisa Nash
Harker Heights,TX
Summary
Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated over 30+ years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Aide Technician
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital
Round Rock, Texas
12.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments.
- Followed infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was provided at all times.
- Answered call lights promptly to attend to the needs of the patients.
- Promoted positive customer service relations between staff members, physicians, families and other visitors.
Travel CNA
HealthTrust (st david's north austin hospital)
Austin, TX
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Provided compassionate care to patients in various hospital units.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and supplies.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Implemented infection control procedures when caring for multiple patients at once.
- Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team members regarding patient needs.
- Acted as an advocate for patients who cannot speak up for themselves.
CNA
healthtrust (mission hospital)
Asheville, North Carolina
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
primetime healthcare
Elkhorn, Nebraska
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
Elkhorn, Nebraska
06.2020 - 12.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Certified Nursing Assistant
primetime healthcare, travel agency
Elkhorn, NE
05.2019 - 05.2020
CNA
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
Fayetteville, North Carolina
03.2004 - 06.2019
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
CNA
maxime healthcare
Fayetteville, North Carolina
05.1998 - 05.2004
- Provided compassionate patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported emotional well-being through active listening and companionship initiatives.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
CNA
interm healthcare
Fayetteville, North Carolina
11.1995 - 04.1998
- Provided compassionate patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Assisted in transferring patients between beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to deliver comprehensive patient care plans.
- Supported emotional well-being through active listening and companionship initiatives.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Education
Certified Nurse Aide - Nursing Assistance
Trismith Allied Colleve
Fayetteville, NC08-1994
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Washington, DC05-1986
Skills
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility Assistance
- Transporting patients
- Direct Patient Care
- Infection control procedures
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Lifting
- Patient Relations
- Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring fluids
- Collecting specimens
- Valid NC driver's license
- Specimen Collection
- Range of motion exercises
- Compassionate
- Catheter change and preparation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Chronic Disease Management
- Light Housekeeping
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- General housekeeping ability
- Family support and assistance
- Collecting vital signs
- Database Administration
- Meal Planning
- Tracheostomy Care
- Safety Precautions
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Inpatient Care
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Bedside manner
- Feeding Assistance
- Geriatric Care
- Toileting assistance
- Medical Records Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Respiratory equipment training
Timeline
Certified Nurse Aide Technician
PAM Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2025 - Current
Travel CNA
HealthTrust (st david's north austin hospital)
05.2025 - 10.2025
CNA
healthtrust (mission hospital)
08.2024 - 04.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
primetime healthcare
12.2023 - 06.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fusion Medical Staffing, Travel Position
06.2020 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
primetime healthcare, travel agency
05.2019 - 05.2020
CNA
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center
03.2004 - 06.2019
CNA
maxime healthcare
05.1998 - 05.2004
CNA
interm healthcare
11.1995 - 04.1998
Certified Nurse Aide - Nursing Assistance
Trismith Allied Colleve
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School