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Liyah Theis

Sun Prairie,WI

Summary

Motivated and compassionate nursing school graduate with experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) working directly under nursing staff. Proven ability to provide quality patient care in fast-paced healthcare environments. Eager to leverage hands-on clinical skills and strong communication abilities to contribute effectively in a nursing role.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Zeal Clinical Staffing
06.2024 - Current
  • 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.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Hospice Aide

Brighton Hospice
09.2021 - 12.2023
  • Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
  • Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by assisting with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring cleanliness and dignity.
  • Promoted a holistic approach to end-of-life care by incorporating various relaxation techniques such as music therapy or aromatherapy into daily routines.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between different stages of hospice care by effectively coordinating with home health aides, nurses, social workers, physicians, and volunteers.
  • Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
  • Prevented bedsores and other potential complications by regularly repositioning immobile patients and maintaining proper body alignment.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop personalized care plans tailored to each patient''s unique requirements.

Medication Aide

The Koselig House
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
  • Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
  • Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in the face of medical emergencies, providing crucial assistance during critical situations as needed.
  • Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
  • Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.

Education

Nursing

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI
01-2028

Skills

  • Experience in safeguarding patient information
  • Reliable team member
  • Hands-on patient support
  • Assessing patient vital signs
  • Alzheimer's care expertise
  • Safety precautions
  • Online patient documentation
  • Recording behavioral patterns
  • Palliative care expertise
  • Proficient in transfer techniques
  • Urinary catheter maintenance
  • Geriatric care

Accomplishments

Extensive experience in geriatric care. Successfully obtained Medication Technician certification and completed Community-Based Residential Facility (CBRF) training. Valuable experience in hospice care, where I delivered compassionate support during end-of-life transitions for both patients and families.

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Zeal Clinical Staffing
06.2024 - Current

Hospice Aide

Brighton Hospice
09.2021 - 12.2023

Medication Aide

The Koselig House
09.2020 - 05.2021

Nursing

Madison Area Technical College

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