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Lucinda Kamara

La Vergne,TN

Summary

Compassionate Certified nurse assistant with five years experience who provides high quality care for elderly residents who are mentally and physically challenged. My detail-oriented mindset and warm personality has made me a valuable advocate to residents and their everyday needs throughout my career.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Diversicare
01.2021 - 08.2022
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Provided quality care to patients in need of assistance
  • Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD
  • Assisting with activities of daily living such as meal preparations, grooming, bathing and feeding.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nashville rehab and healing
07.2020 - 12.2020

Turned and repositioned bedridden clients to prevent bed sores.

Transferring patients from bed to wheelchairs

Assisting with feedings bathing and preparing clients for therapy sessions .

Providing emotional support and building companionship with clients.

  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Murci homes
06.2019 - 12.2019
  • Group home setting in which you provide total care for patients of all ages.
  • Checking and changing clients before transferring them to the wheelchair using a mechanical lift.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Taking the clients on outings to sight see and also encouraging clients to be independent(i.e. hand over hand gesture).
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Antioch High School
Antioch, TN
05-2014

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Hoyer / mechanical lift experience
  • Problem solving skills
  • Active listening
  • Great communication skills
  • Infection control practices
  • Detail-oriented
  • Team player
  • Patient transfers
  • Ambulation assistance

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Diversicare
01.2021 - 08.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nashville rehab and healing
07.2020 - 12.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Murci homes
06.2019 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Antioch High School
Lucinda Kamara