Lynette Scott
Orlando,FL
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. A hardworking and passionate job seeker with solid organizational skills eager to learn new equipment and advanced technology. Ready to help the team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant/Rehabilitation Technician
HCA Of Lake Monroe Hospital
Sanford, FL
01.2015 - Current
- Checked patient vitals, such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Collaborated with the healthcare team to ensure that all rehabilitation goals were met.
- Conducted educational classes for patients on proper body mechanics and posture techniques.
- Coordinated activities between various departments within the rehabilitation facility.
- Instructed patients on how to use, remove and put on external assistive devices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center
Altamonte Springs, FL
06.2008 - 03.2012
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Home Health CNA
Tom and Ivy Burton
Maitland, FL
06.2009 - 12.2013
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, dusting, vacuuming and meal preparation.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions and monitored patient response.
- Instructed families on proper care techniques for their loved ones at home.
- Reported any incidents or accidents that occur while providing care to the appropriate authority immediately.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Organized medical supplies in order to ensure they are available when needed.
- Cleaned equipment used by patients after use according to standard procedures.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
South College
Orlando, FL06-2025
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Central Mindanao Colleges
Philippines 03-2001
Skills
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Intake Recording
- Inpatient Care
- Oral Hygiene
- Recording Vital Signs
- Bed Transfers
- ADLs Assistance
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Nursing Assistance
- Bathing and Dressing
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Collecting Specimens
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Observation Documentation
- Patient Safety Management
- Quality Patient Care
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Transporting Patients
- Electronic Charting
- Patient Lifting
- Monitoring fluids
- Mobility Assistance
- Vital sign recording
- Indirect Patient Care
- Transporting patients
- Collecting specimens
- Safety Precautions
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic Life Support
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Basic Life Support
Accomplishments
- I have received recognition from my employer and co-workers regarding my work ethic and passion for my job.
- a deans list from South College
Languages
English
Professional
Tagalog
Professional
Bisaya
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant/Rehabilitation Technician
HCA Of Lake Monroe Hospital
01.2015 - Current
Home Health CNA
Tom and Ivy Burton
06.2009 - 12.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center
06.2008 - 03.2012
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- Basic Life Support
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
South College
Bachelor of Science - Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
Central Mindanao Colleges
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