Lorinda McLaurin

Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.

• Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
• Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
• Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
• Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
• Assisted and counseled over 15 patients daily

• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
• Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
• Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
• Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
• Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
• Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
• Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system
• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery

• Completed vital checks for staff evaluations
• Assisted with residents feedings and ADLS
• Maintained resident's safety.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
• Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing

• Assist resident's with their daily activities
• Maintain resident's safety
• Complete vitals checks for nurses
• Assist with feeding.,
• Maintain resident's safety
• Complete vital checks for nurses, Provided group-home monitoring of youth and adults undergoing treatment for substance abuse
• Administered prescribed medications.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
• Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs