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Lynette Adams

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Disciplined Nurse Assistant committed to providing optimum patient care, including vital sign measurement, wheelchair assistance and personal grooming. Talented at engaging patients in conversation and social interaction to improve quality of living. Big-hearted individual with 28 years of experience in healthcare industry. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Self-sufficient Medication Aide skilled at recording patient vital signs and administering various medications to over 25 patients daily. Sound knowledge of medical terminology and use of medical equipment. Hands-on experience in obtaining and recording equipment readings.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide

Oculus Health
Virginia Beach, VA
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care to patients in diverse healthcare settings.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure safe medication practices and protocols.
  • Ensured cleanliness and organization of medication storage areas for safety compliance.

Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide

IntelyCare
12.2022 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care to patients in diverse healthcare settings.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
  • Adhered strictly to established policies, procedures and protocols related to medication administration.

Nurse Assistant

Primetime Healthcare Staffing
Omaha, NE
11.2018 - 05.2025
  • Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Delivered high level of care to every patient.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Assisted over 15 residents with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.

Nurse Assistant/Certified Medication Aide

Vital Medical Staffing (DNA Medical Staffing)
Huntersville, NC
02.2019 - 07.2021
  • Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify any complications.
  • Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
  • Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Prepared various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

Nurse Assistant

RTG Medical Staffing
Freemont, NE
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.

Nurse Assistant

Carestaff Nursing Agency
Hollywood, FL
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Assisted over 20 residents with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed.

Nurse Assistant

One Staff Medical
Omaha, NE
09.2018 - 10.2018
  • Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Assisted over 15 residents with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed.

Nursing Assistant

National Staffing Solutions
Winter Park, FL
03.2018 - 06.2018
  • Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding patients
  • Took patients vitals, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented vital signs and weight of patients.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.

Medication Technician/Nurse Assistant

Regency of Pineville
Pineville, NC
07.2017 - 03.2018
  • Prepared various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
  • Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs as needed for medication administration.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
  • Collected patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input, output and other necessary measurements.
  • Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify any complications.

Psychiatric Technician

Carolinas HealthCare System
Charlotte, NC
05.1993 - 07.2017
  • Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
  • Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
  • Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
  • Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
  • Accurately documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
  • Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.

Education

Medication Aide Certification -

South Piedmont Community College
Polkton, NC
04.2021

Certificate For Medical Coding -

KDM Learning Institute
Charlotte NC
05.2017

Nurse Assistant Certification - Nurse Assistant

Carolina College of Health Science
Charlotte, NC
12.2014

High School Diploma -

Garinger High School
Charlotte, NC
06.1990

General Studies/Nursing

Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC

Skills

  • Medical records management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Medication administration
  • Quick problem solver
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient care
  • Compassionate communication
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Attention to detail
  • Transfer techniques
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Urinary catheter care

Experience

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Education and Training

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Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide

Oculus Health
10.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant/Medication Aide

IntelyCare
12.2022 - Current

Nurse Assistant

RTG Medical Staffing
08.2020 - 04.2021

Nurse Assistant/Certified Medication Aide

Vital Medical Staffing (DNA Medical Staffing)
02.2019 - 07.2021

Nurse Assistant

Primetime Healthcare Staffing
11.2018 - 05.2025

Nurse Assistant

Carestaff Nursing Agency
11.2018 - 02.2019

Nurse Assistant

One Staff Medical
09.2018 - 10.2018

Nursing Assistant

National Staffing Solutions
03.2018 - 06.2018

Medication Technician/Nurse Assistant

Regency of Pineville
07.2017 - 03.2018

Psychiatric Technician

Carolinas HealthCare System
05.1993 - 07.2017

Medication Aide Certification -

South Piedmont Community College

Certificate For Medical Coding -

KDM Learning Institute

Nurse Assistant Certification - Nurse Assistant

Carolina College of Health Science

High School Diploma -

Garinger High School

General Studies/Nursing

Forsyth Technical Community College

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