Lorri Ann Lucas
Mount Carmel
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant of 34 years with expertise in patient care, HIPAA compliance, and geriatric care. Committed to promoting dignity and comfort in all aspects of care.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Emmanuel Center for Nursing
Danville, PA
05.2025 - 07.2026
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided effectively.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs and care requirements.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported needs of 25+ residents under long-term care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grandview Nursing And Rehab
Danville, PA
10.1997 - 04.2025
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Implemented infection control protocols, promoting a safe environment for patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Supported needs of 25+ residents under long-term care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting care provided effectively.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs and care requirements.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Carmel JR/SR High School
Mount Carmel, PASkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Feeding assistance
- Patient lifting
- Geriatric care
- Colostomy care
- Urinary catheter care
- Toileting assistance
- CNA certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Emmanuel Center for Nursing
05.2025 - 07.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grandview Nursing And Rehab
10.1997 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Mount Carmel JR/SR High School