Lorraine Young
Kaleida Health Miller Fillmore Suburban
Buffalo,NY
25
years of professional experience
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Mercy OLV, excelling in compassionate patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient dignity and comfort while ensuring safety through effective fall prevention strategies. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills and commitment to maintaining a clean, sanitary environment for optimal health outcomes.
Work History
Personal Care Aide
2 Years- Supported patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting while protecting comfort and dignity.
- Observed patient needs and reported condition changes to nursing staff quickly.
- Assisted ambulation, repositioning, and transfers with safe body mechanics and assistive devices.
- Kept patient areas clean and orderly and followed infection control procedures consistently.
Certified Nursing Assistant
5 Years 6 Months- Helped patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while protecting dignity and comfort.
- Checked vital signs and shared changes quickly with nursing staff for timely care decisions.
- Supported safe transfers, walking, and repositioning to reduce fall risk and pressure injuries.
- Recorded care activities accurately in patient records and passed along updates during shift handoff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
15 Years 4 Months- Supported patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while maintaining dignity and comfort.
- Checked vital signs and relayed any changes quickly to nursing staff for timely care.
- Helped with safe transfers, walking, and repositioning to reduce fall and pressure injury risk.
- Recorded care tasks accurately in patient charts and shared updates during shift handoff.
Housekeeper
2 Years 1 Month- Maintained patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas to support safe, sanitary nursing facility conditions.
- Sanitized high-touch surfaces and medical-adjacent areas following infection control and cleaning protocols.
- Restocked linens, soap, paper products, and housekeeping supplies to keep daily operations running smoothly.
- Coordinated room turnover tasks with nursing staff to prepare spaces for new admissions and discharges.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Compassionate caregiving
Housekeeping tasks
Patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Dementia care
Alzheimer's care
Behavioral management
Light housekeeping
Behavior redirection
Mobility assistance
Disability support
Physical mobility assistance
Personal hygiene support
Companionship
Personal hygiene
Fall prevention
Health and dignity assurance
Patient assistance
Patient awareness
Respectful and compassionate
Problem-solving
Time management
Multitasking and organization
Daily living assistance
Compassion and empathy
Dependable and responsible
Timeline
Personal Care Aide
Kaleida Health Miller Fillmore Suburban
08.2024 - 08.2026Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mercy OLV
01.2019 - 07.2024Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Maguire Group
08.2003 - 12.2018Read More
Housekeeper
The Greenfield Nursing Facility
07.2001 - 08.2003Read More
Emerson Vocational High School
High School Diploma
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