Paulette Plummer
Covington,GA
Summary
A 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
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
LCS at Sun City
Sun City Center, FL
06.2020 - 03.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lifepath Hospice
RUSKIN, Florida
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westminster Suncoast
St Petersburg, Florida
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Responsible for patient ADLs
- Checked vital signs
- Assisted with feeding, making beds, showers, lift and transfers
- Daily patient charting
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Certified Nursing Assistant
BrightStar Care
Clearwater, FL
12.2014 - 05.2016
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Responsive Health Care
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Practical Nurse
Port Antonio Hospital
Portland, Jamaica
06.2004 - 08.2011
- Assisted in the development and implementation of patient care plans.
- Provided direct patient care, including wound dressing changes, administering medications and treatments, and taking vital signs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, conditions, progress, and concerns.
- Prepared rooms for incoming patients by setting up medical equipment and stocking supplies.
- Performed laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood draws.
- Reported any abnormal findings or changes in patient conditions to physicians promptly.
- Educated families about home healthcare needs and provided emotional support when necessary.
- Assessed the nutritional needs of patients and developed dietary plans accordingly.
- Reviewed all relevant documents prior to admitting new patients into the facility.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Technical Institute
St. Petersburg, FL12-2015
Home Health Aid Certification -
Mary Seacole Vocational
Ft. Lauderdale02-2012
Practical Nurse -
Smart Skills Nursing School
Jamaica01-2004
High School Diploma -
Portland High School
Jamaica11-1984
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Care plan implementation
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic Charting
- Adaptable
- HIPAA Compliant
- Safety Precautions
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Responding to emergencies
- Geriatric Care
- Quick problem solver
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- AMerican Heart Association BLS CPR
- Home Health Aid
- Practical Nursing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
LCS at Sun City
06.2020 - 03.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lifepath Hospice
09.2018 - 04.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westminster Suncoast
05.2016 - 08.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
BrightStar Care
12.2014 - 05.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Responsive Health Care
11.2013 - 12.2014
Practical Nurse
Port Antonio Hospital
06.2004 - 08.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Technical Institute
Home Health Aid Certification -
Mary Seacole Vocational
Practical Nurse -
Smart Skills Nursing School
High School Diploma -
Portland High School
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