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Lynette Schmitz

cna
Garden City,MO

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Meadowview Health and Rehab, skilled in patient care and vital sign monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and infection control procedures. Dedicated to promoting independence and dignity in patients while delivering high-quality, individualized care.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Meadowview Health and Rehab
10.2024 - 07.2025
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Eastridge Nursing Home and Rehab
09.2023 - 10.2024
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Washington CountyHospital
03.2021 - 02.2023
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • 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.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
  • Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
  • Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Basic life support
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Valid [state] driver's license
  • Patient relations
  • Indirect patient care
  • Conducting intakes
  • Pediatric care
  • Performing patient intakes
  • Family support and assistance
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Toileting assistance
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Infection control procedures
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Respiratory equipment training
  • Bedside manner
  • Dressing assistance
  • Electronic charting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Medical terminology

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Meadowview Health and Rehab
10.2024 - 07.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Eastridge Nursing Home and Rehab
09.2023 - 10.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Washington CountyHospital
03.2021 - 02.2023

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