Lovie Sanders
Fleming Island,Florida
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Kindred Hospital North Florida
Green Cove Springs, FL
07.2014 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
CNA
Isle Of Fleming Island
Fleming Island, FL
09.2005 - 06.2012
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
CNA
Signature Healthcare
Orange Park, FL
09.2002 - 08.2005
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
CNA
Life Care Center
Orange Park, FL
06.1996 - 01.1998
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
CNA
Moose Haven
Orange Park, FL
02.1992 - 11.1994
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
CNA
Governors Creek Rehab
Green Cove Springs, FL
04.1980 - 10.1982
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Education
High School Diploma -
Interlachen High School
Interlachen, FL06.1978
Skills
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Observation Documentation
- Needs Determination
- Vital Signs Collection
- Bedsore Prevention
- Caregiver Relations
- Feeding Assistance
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Fluid Measurement
- Linen Replacements
- Emotional and Social Support
- Transporting Patients
- Observing Responses
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Monitoring Fluids
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Basic Life Support
- Universal Precautions
- Reading Comprehension
- Conducting Intakes
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Oral Hygiene
- Active Listening
- Medication Assistance
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Recording Vital Signs
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Patient-Focused Care
- Collecting Specimens
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Personal Care Assistance
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Emotional Intelligence
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Catheter Care
- ADLs Assistance
- Care Monitoring
- Bathing and Dressing
- Biohazard Disposal
- CNA Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Learning Strategies
- Quality Education
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Restorative Aide Training - 2011
Working on my family tree, is my passion.
Hoping to piece together family tree. Working 2-3 times per week on searching clues. It relaxes my mind and hypes me up to be creative with my search. I have enjoyed this hobby of my life.
Timeline
CNA
Kindred Hospital North Florida
07.2014 - Current
CNA
Isle Of Fleming Island
09.2005 - 06.2012
CNA
Signature Healthcare
09.2002 - 08.2005
CNA
Life Care Center
06.1996 - 01.1998
CNA
Moose Haven
02.1992 - 11.1994
CNA
Governors Creek Rehab
04.1980 - 10.1982
High School Diploma -
Interlachen High School
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Restorative Aide Training - 2011
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