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Pleshette Sturgis
New Orleans,LA
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Summary
Compassionate,dedicated Certified Nurse assistant with 20 plus years of hands on experience providing patient centered care in hospitals,rehab and long term care facilities.Exceptionally skilled in caring for diverse healthcare needs in various settings.
Overview
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Solvet services LLC-Veterans affairs HospitalNew Orleans, LA
Certified nursing assistant
03.2026 - Current
Job overview
- Ensured high-quality nursing care for US veterans by providing compassionate support and attention to individual needs.
- Vital sign & patient monitoring
- Administered catheter care to patients, ensuring comfort and hygiene.
- Providing ambulatory and comfort care
- Assisting with meals according to dietary plans
- Facilitated communication and teamwork among healthcare staff to enhance patient care.
Audubon retirement villageNew Orleans, LA
Certified nursing assistant
07.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Provided exceptional patient care to residents
- Supported residents in completing daily tasks with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, feeding and assisting with range of motion exercises
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas.
Ochsner Baptist medical centerNew Orleans, LA
Med surge/Patient care tech
11.2021 - 09.2025
Job overview
- Recorded vital signs and monitored patient intake and output to ensure accurate health assessments
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Assisted patients with mobility and transfer tasks to promote independence and enhance recovery
- Implemented infection control and safety procedures to maintain a safe care environment
- Performed EKG monitoring to evaluate cardiac activity
Manning family children's hospitalNew Orleans, LA
CICU Patient care tech
10.2022 - 06.2025
Job overview
- Monitored vital signs to promptly identify changes in patient conditions
- EKG/ECG monitoring
- Blood glucose testing
- Administered catheter care to enhance patient comfort and maintain hygiene
- Activities of daily living
- Patient documentation
- Specimen collection and drop off
- Coordinated communication among healthcare team members to support patient care
TBC health careNew Orleans, LA
Certified nursing assistant
09.2020 - 11.2021
Job overview
- Supported patient daily living activities to enhance quality of care
- Monitored and charted daily weight and vital signs
- Provided general nursing care
Advantage nursingMetairie, LA
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant/ Med Tech
01.2014 - 08.2020
Job overview
- Assisted clients with daily needs to promote independence and enhance quality of life
- Delivered personalized care in client's home
- Accompanied clients to and from doctor's appointments to ensure timely access to healthcare
- Conducted errands and managed grocery shopping to support clients' daily living requirements
Kennesaw medical hospitalKennesaw, Georgia
Certified nursing assistant
01.2007 - 12.2013
Job overview
- Delivered essential nursing care to support patient health and recovery
- Delivered compassionate care to patients in a clinical setting
- Aided patients in daily living tasks to foster independence and comfort
Education
Delgado adult educationNew Orleans, LA
HISET/GED
06-2015
University Overview
Delgado,charity School of NursingNew Orleans, LA
Some College (No Degree) from Nursing Assistant
05-2003
University Overview
Skills
- Vital signs and patient monitoring
- Daily living activities
- Mobility assistance
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Intake/output monitoring
- Post operative care
- Infection control & PPE
- Patient safety
- EKG/ECG Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- EMR Systems
Timeline
Certified nursing assistant
Solvet services LLC-Veterans affairs Hospital
03.2026 - Current
Certified nursing assistant
Audubon retirement village
07.2025 - Current
CICU Patient care tech
Manning family children's hospital
10.2022 - 06.2025
Med surge/Patient care tech
Ochsner Baptist medical center
11.2021 - 09.2025
Certified nursing assistant
TBC health care
09.2020 - 11.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant/ Med Tech
Advantage nursing
01.2014 - 08.2020
Certified nursing assistant
Kennesaw medical hospital
01.2007 - 12.2013
Delgado adult education
HISET/GED
Delgado,charity School of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) from Nursing Assistant