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Nancy Leconte

Palm Bay,FL

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Anchor Care Nursing & ReHab
1515 Port Malabar RD, Palm Bay, FL
03.2020 - Current
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
  • Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • 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.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.

Education

Associate of Science -

Nursing Assistance. CNA
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04-1993

High School Diploma -

Julien Crane
Port AU Prince, Haiti
06-1990

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Basic Life Support
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Bathing Assistance

Timeline

CNA

Anchor Care Nursing & ReHab
03.2020 - Current

Associate of Science -

Nursing Assistance. CNA

High School Diploma -

Julien Crane
Nancy Leconte