Lyric Lemonedes
Stephens City,VA
Summary
I have been working my way through nursing since 2019 after my son was born.
His first six months of life were spent in the neonatal intensive care unit, and it was during this time that I developed an immense amount of love and respect for all areas of the nursing field.
I wanted to be the person to bring the same feeling of relief and joy that his nurses had brought to me each and every day. My son is my biggest inspiration and motivation in every aspect of my life.
In 2020, I took the first step of obtaining my CNA certification. This was in the height of COVID and in an odd way, I am actually thankful that I joined the field at such a hectic time. I learned most of my skills in my first year as a CNA.
In 2021, I began to leave in-house CNA work and started traveling locally to better adhere to my home/life schedule. I worked skilled units, acute care, pulmonary, SNF and LTC. I am most skilled and experienced in LTC and geriatrics. I've adapted a deep love for dementia/alzheimer care.
I have an associates degree in pre-allied health through LRCC and I still currently attend college to further my education in nursing. My five year plan as of now is to earn my RN and bridge to BSN. The end goal is to have my MSN/ NP.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
Traveling
05.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies and medication adherence.
- Trained new staff in patient care protocols and best practices for safety.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety and wellbeing.
- Streamlined communication processes between healthcare providers for improved patient outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Healthcare
Traveling
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stat Nursing
Mount Jackson, VA
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
Residential Staff/ Medication Aide
Bridging the Gaps
Winchester, VA
10.2018 - 04.2019
- 24 hour shifts supervising residents battling addiction
- Administered medications on a strict routine
- Assisted residents going through withdrawal symptoms
- Drove residents to and from appointments, meetings and outings
Key Holder
Plato's Closet
Harrisonburg, VA
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Assisted in daily store operations, ensuring efficient merchandising and inventory management.
- Provided customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Supported loss prevention efforts by monitoring sales floor and identifying suspicious activities.
- Trained new staff on company policies, procedures, and customer engagement techniques.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown, VA12-2022
Skills
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Electronic charting
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Urinary catheter care
- Transfer techniques
- Healthcare ethics
- Geriatric care
- Responding to emergencies
- Valid virginia driver's license
- Tracheostomy care
- Catheter change and preparation
- Oxygen therapy
- G-tube care
- CNA certification
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS/CPR
- First Aid
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
05.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Stat Nursing
05.2021 - 10.2022
Residential Staff/ Medication Aide
Bridging the Gaps
10.2018 - 04.2019
Key Holder
Plato's Closet
09.2016 - 11.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Laurel Ridge Community College
Outstanding Employee from Maxim Health care and Clipboard Health LLC
Personally recognized by Maxim for showing exceptional work ethic and teamwork in facilities.
Personally recognized by Clipboard through both Brookside Health and Rehab and Staunton Post Acute and Rehab for patient care.