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LYNETTE I BOLTON

Oklahoma City

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant with +8 years of experience providing health care to patients whether at home, in a LTC facility, or in nursing homes. I have 4 years of hospice experience and known for providing the best care to my patients. I am compassionate and caring, reliable, and also known to communicate as a team builder. I provide support in daily living, including dressing, eating, and toilet. I am a compassionate aide with expertise in comforting and supporting patients and their families in all types of settings. Empathetic to the needs of residents, responding respectfully.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Home Health Aide

Traditions Health Care
12.2021 - Current
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained patient safety by closely monitoring their health status and promptly addressing any concerns or changes in condition.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Provided companionship reducing feelings loneliness isolation improving patient''s overall emotional wellbeing.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Delivered exceptional personal care while maintaining dignity for each individual client respecting privacy boundaries at all times.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life and promoting independence.
  • Educated family members on patient care techniques, empowering them to support their loved ones more effectively.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in their homes.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Puyallup Tribe Of Indians
07.2018 - Current
  • 1. Competently assists assigned Elders with ADL’s, transfers, repositioning, personal care, checking head to toe for bruises, blood in urine and for any injuries or wounds.
  • 2. Assists Elders with bathing, grooming, shaving, oral hygiene, elimination needs, dressing/undressing, and ambulation together with any daily tasks (e.g. making bed, changing linens, laundry, light housekeeping, etc.) essential to the Elder’s health in accordance with the individualized care plan.
  • 3. Provide Elders with assistance transferring in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, chairs or automobiles.
  • 4. Takes Elders blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respirations, blood sugar, intake and output (I & O’s) when needed. Specimen collection and post mortem care.
  • 5. Provides for comfort and needs of the Elders ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • 6. Works effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assisted in the orientation of new employees.
  • 7. Accurately updates and documents Elders health records in a timely manner.
  • 8. Answers/responds to call lights and/or requests for assistance promptly and respectfully. Provides welfare checks throughout shift.
  • 9. Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of patient care, condition, progress and problems in order to report and discuss observations with supervisor or assigned nurse.
  • 10. Report and document any injury, fall or change of status immediately to supervisor.
  • 11. Assist Elders when directed in simple prescribed exercises and in the use of braces or artificial limbs.
  • 12. Assist Elders to and from dining room or with in-home dining. Assists with feeding when necessary.
  • 13. Adheres to infection control and other safety practices.
  • 14. Cleans and sanitizes areas used and occupied by patient/Elder.
  • 15. Utilizes resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.
  • 16. Maintains a safe and attractive environment for Elders and co-workers; transports Elders and equipment as appropriate.
  • 17. Accepts reassignment as needed to provide necessary care for all Elders.
  • 18. Performs other duties as assigned.
  • QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Other Requirements:
  • Must demonstrate appropriate judgment skills to be able to make independent decisions in routine client care matters.
  • Must take initiative and responsibility for decisions as an individual and exhibit commitment to the goals and vision of the department.
  • Must place the needs of the client first at all times and strive to deliver excellent care to clients in their home or residence.
  • Must adhere to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty. Maintains professionalism and mindful regard to client’s privacy, personal effects, safety, health and well-being.
  • Maintains integrity and standard of personal ethics on and off the job so as not to call trustworthiness with client’s personal effects into question.
  • Continuously promotes a safe and efficient working environment by adhering to the Tribe’s and Department’s policies and procedures.
  • Continually maintains confidentiality of all departmental and client related information. Protects client’s right to privacy.
  • Maintains proper attendance and punctuality to ensure that the department is operated in an efficient and cost effective manner.
  • Adheres to departmental dress codes as requested by supervisor.
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings, required in-services, departmental activities and other meetings as requested.
  • Utilizes material, equipment and time in a safe, beneficial and cost effective manner. Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear and perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, perform one person transfer under routine and emergency situations, reposition a bedbound patient alone.
  • Ability to withstand periodic contact with dog/cat hair, dust, mold, mildew and household cleaning solutions.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
  • Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The employee must possess reliable means of transportation to and from work.
  • The employee may be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings.
  • The employee may be exposed to high crime areas within the service community.
  • The employee may be required to endure exposure to weather and temperature extremes.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Required to travel to Puyallup Tribal client’s homes throughout the service area.

Certified Home Health Aide

Excell Home Care, Hospice And Personal Care
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
  • Provided companionship reducing feelings loneliness isolation improving patient''s overall emotional wellbeing.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying potential health issues early on for prompt intervention by medical professionals when necessary.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans, optimizing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Delivered exceptional personal care while maintaining dignity for each individual client respecting privacy boundaries at all times.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks for patients, creating a clean and comfortable living environment conducive to healing.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life and promoting independence.
  • Communicated effectively both verbally written communication keeping everyone involved informed about ongoing progress changes related patient''s care plan.
  • Educated family members on patient care techniques, empowering them to support their loved ones more effectively.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in their homes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients during times of stress or illness, fostering resilience and mental wellbeing.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Beam
03.2018 - 07.2018
  • Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities.
  • Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature.
  • Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene.
  • Monitored patient medications and encouraged them to take medications and nutritional supplements as prescribed.
  • Worked with patients to assure that they participated in exercises and therapeutic activities.
  • Supported patients with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene, transporting patients, and assisting them in walking and exercising.
  • Cooked, prepared, managed meals, and fed when needed.
  • Performed light housekeeping, including cleaning patient rooms and changing sheets on beds.
  • Observed condition of patients by examining, including checking of existing conditions, such as open wounds or detecting blood in urine.
  • Resupplied patients with personal hygiene items like towels, soap and sheets.
  • Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior.
  • Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs.
  • Applied correct aseptic and sterile techniques and used appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Supported the social and emotional needs of patients by providing caring companionship.
  • Exercised patients with limited or no mobility, including individuals with partial or total paralysis.
  • Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments.
  • Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration in patient conditions.
  • Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily.
  • Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information.
  • Disinfected patient rooms, bathrooms and other common areas to prevent disease spread.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Grand Care Home
02.2017 - 03.2018
  • Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted DON to emergency situations.
  • Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities.
  • Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature.
  • Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene.
  • Monitored patient medications and encouraged them to take medications and nutritional supplements as prescribed.
  • Worked with patients to assure that they participated in exercises and therapeutic activities.
  • Supported patients with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene, transporting patients, and assisting them in walking and exercising.
  • Cooked, prepared, managed meals, and fed when needed.
  • Performed light housekeeping, including cleaning patient rooms and changing sheets on beds.
  • Observed condition of patients by examining, including checking of existing conditions, such as open wounds or detecting blood in urine.
  • Resupplied patients with personal hygiene items like towels, soap and sheets.
  • Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior.
  • Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs.
  • Applied correct aseptic and sterile techniques and used appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Supported the social and emotional needs of patients by providing caring companionship.
  • Exercised patients with limited or no mobility, including individuals with partial or total paralysis.
  • Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments.
  • Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration in patient conditions.
  • Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily.
  • Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information.
  • Disinfected patient rooms, bathrooms and other common areas to prevent disease spread.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Living Life Adult Care Home
02.2017 - 03.2018
  • Monitored patient condition by recording vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature.
  • Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted DON to emergency situations.
  • Communicated with physicians, nurses, and other caregivers to exchange information about patient conditions, treatment plans, and activities.
  • Supported patients with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene, transporting patients, and assisting them in walking and exercising.
  • Cooked meals and assisted with feeding if needed
  • Observed condition of patients by examining, including checking of existing conditions, such as open wounds or detecting blood in urine.
  • Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene.
  • Worked with patients to assure that they participated in exercises and therapeutic activities.
  • Monitored patient medications and encouraged them to take medications and nutritional supplements as prescribed.
  • Performed light housekeeping, including cleaning patient rooms and changing sheets on beds.
  • Responded appropriately to symptoms and behavior.
  • Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration in patient conditions.
  • Documented clinical information in patient medical records daily.
  • Supported the social and emotional needs of patients by providing caring companionship.
  • Resupplied patients with personal hygiene items like towels, soap and sheets.
  • Applied correct aseptic and sterile techniques and used appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Documented vital signs like temperature and blood pressure to track medical symptoms and the progress of treatments.
  • Disinfected patient rooms, bathrooms and other areas to prevent disease spread.
  • Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information.
  • Exercised patients with limited or no mobility, including individuals with partial or total paralysis.
  • Helped patients with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs.

Live-In Caregiver

Emily Bedford
02.2015 - 11.2016
  • Helped home-bound individuals maintain dignity by assisting with personal hygiene and care needs.
  • Enhanced wellbeing of individual clients with personalized support for social, mental, and physical needs.
  • Protected clients during transfers between seating, beds, and wheelchairs.
  • Kept spaces clean and inviting with regular cleaning, trash removal, and laundry assistance.
  • Supported individuals with advanced conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Dementia
  • Assisted clients with taking medication on time by arranging schedules and reminders.
  • Identified issues with home environments through continuous monitoring, documenting, and reporting concerns.
  • Maintained schedules for medical and social needs, including transporting clients to appointments.
  • Improved patient care and outcomes through close collaboration with healthcare team.
  • Organized effective medication plans to keep clients current with prescriptions.
  • Supported individuals’ personal hygiene by helping with basic tasks.
  • Delivered expert care to clients convalescing or incapacitated by illness or injury.
  • Assisted with client nutrition by shopping for healthy ingredients and preparing balanced meals.

Education

Certificate of completion -

DSHS-Nurse Delegation Core Training for Nursing Assistants
Tacoma, WA
06.2017

Certificate of completion - undefined

DSHS-Long Term Worker Mental Health Specialty Training
Tacoma, WA
04.2017

Certificate of completion - undefined

DSHS-Long Term Worker Dementia Specialty Training
Tacoma, WA
04.2017

Certificate of completions - undefined

DSHS-Cornerstone To Health care Training
Tacoma, WA
03.2017

Certificate of completion - undefined

Procare Academy
Lakewood, WA
02.2017

GED - undefined

Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WA
02.2012

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Vital sign recording
  • Strong Communication
  • Patient care
  • Patient transport
  • Infection control procedures
  • Behavior redirection
  • Bathing assistance
  • Dressing assistance
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Feeding assistance
  • Transfer techniques
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Progress documentation
  • Personal care services
  • Compassionate client care
  • Toileting assistance
  • Bedside care
  • Infection control
  • Mobility support
  • Documentation
  • Patient advocacy
  • Patient lifting techniques
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Elder care
  • Emotional support and companionship
  • Reliability
  • Bathing support
  • Activities of daily living (adls)
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate care
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • [State] Driver's license

Timeline

Certified Home Health Aide

Traditions Health Care
12.2021 - Current

Certified Home Health Aide

Excell Home Care, Hospice And Personal Care
09.2021 - 12.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Puyallup Tribe Of Indians
07.2018 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Beam
03.2018 - 07.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Grand Care Home
02.2017 - 03.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Living Life Adult Care Home
02.2017 - 03.2018

Live-In Caregiver

Emily Bedford
02.2015 - 11.2016

Certificate of completion - undefined

DSHS-Long Term Worker Mental Health Specialty Training

Certificate of completion - undefined

DSHS-Long Term Worker Dementia Specialty Training

Certificate of completions - undefined

DSHS-Cornerstone To Health care Training

Certificate of completion - undefined

Procare Academy

GED - undefined

Tacoma Community College

Certificate of completion -

DSHS-Nurse Delegation Core Training for Nursing Assistants

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