Lona Plaisimond
Westbury,NY
Summary
A very creative, compassionate, responsible individual who thrives to explore the healthcare fields with special interests in Nursing program as a career. Highly organized and efficient in fast-paced multitasking environment Who’s able to prioritize and to accomplish objectives with creativity, enthusiasm and humor. I am A hardworking, dedicated professional whom focused is delivering high quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds to protect safety and brings satisfactions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Bryan Skilled Home Care
Amityville, New York
09.2017 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sayville nursing/Rehabilitation
Sayville, New York
04.2017 - 09.2019
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
HHA
Community Care
Smithtown, United States
04.2013 - 09.2015
HHA
Right At Home
Hicksville, United States
03.2013 - 08.2015
Line Operator
PL Development
Westbury, United States
09.2012 - 05.2014
Summer Camp Counselor
Westbury High School
Baldwin, New York
06.2010 - 08.2010
- Documented individual progress toward meeting treatment goals.
- Assessed needs and interests of individuals and groups and planned activities accordingly.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques.
- Developed and led team-building exercises, promoting cooperation and problem-solving skills.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
- Planned and executed field trips to local points of interest, broadening the educational experience of campers.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Sanford Brown institute
Melville, NY, United States01.2015
CNA Licensed - Certified Nursing Assistant
First Step Health School
Garden City, NY, United States01.2015
Associate of Applied Science -
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY, United States01.2013
High School Diploma -
Westbury High School
Old Westbury, NY, United States01.2011
Skills
- Medical Assisting specialist
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Practiced inpatient and outpatient caregiver
- Patient/family focused
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- CPR/BLS certified
- Patient positioning understanding
- Enthusiastic summer camp counselor
- Effective team leader
- Professional Childcare
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Able to lift pounds
- Trained in grooming and bathing assistance
- Respiratory equipment training
- Trained in catheter change and preparation
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- General housekeeping ability
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Tubule feedings and medications familiarity
- Wound care
- Care plan assessment
- Client documentation
- Exercise program support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Infection control
- Ambulation techniques
- ADL support
- Dementia support
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Bryan Skilled Home Care
09.2017 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sayville nursing/Rehabilitation
04.2017 - 09.2019
HHA
Community Care
04.2013 - 09.2015
HHA
Right At Home
03.2013 - 08.2015
Line Operator
PL Development
09.2012 - 05.2014
Summer Camp Counselor
Westbury High School
06.2010 - 08.2010
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Sanford Brown institute
CNA Licensed - Certified Nursing Assistant
First Step Health School
Associate of Applied Science -
Nassau Community College
High School Diploma -
Westbury High School