Lovenia Smith
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Adept Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Manor Care, excelling in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient wellbeing through meticulous attention to safety precautions and compassionate support. Reduced fall incidents significantly, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and empathetic bedside manner.
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Care Inc.
08.2015 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Camillus
07.1997 - 05.2005
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Care
04.2007 - 04.2015
- 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.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Allied Health
American Medical Services
Milwaukee, WI06.1991
High School Diploma -
Cleveland High School
Cleveland, MS06.1983
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Ambulation assistance
- Inpatient care
- Geriatric care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Community Care Inc.
08.2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Care
04.2007 - 04.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Camillus
07.1997 - 05.2005
Certified Nursing Assistant - Allied Health
American Medical Services
High School Diploma -
Cleveland High School
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