Niecey Clark
Franklin,LA
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate communication. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through individualized care and effective collaboration with healthcare teams. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance and implementing infection control practices to ensure a safe environment for all patients.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Franklin, LA
03.2025 - Current
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to enhance safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for residents.
CNA
Patterson Healthcare
Patterson, LA
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to enhance safety.
- Educated patients on health management and personal hygiene practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to reduce risk of hospital-acquired infections.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abbeville High School
Abbeville, LA05-2002
High School Diploma -
Abbeville High School
Abbeville, LA05-2002
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Toileting assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Infection control practices
- Inpatient care
- Patient assessments
- Healthcare ethics
- Transporting patients
Timeline
CNA
Legacy Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
03.2025 - Current
CNA
Patterson Healthcare
09.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Abbeville High School
High School Diploma -
Abbeville High School