Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Renee Letman

Renee Letman

Cockeysville,Md

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant with number years experience in a hospice setting. Patient-focused and empathetic caregiver with extensive knowledge of geriatric needs. Desire a position in a clinical setting. Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric residents. Certified Nurses Assistant with advanced knowledge of Alzheimer's and dementia. Seeking a long term care position. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Cna/gna

Ivory house staffing agency
, 1407 york rd st 302
04.2013 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
  • Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
  • Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.

Cna/gna

Brightstar staffing agency
, 1615 york rd.
12.2009 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
  • Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
  • Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
  • Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
  • Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
  • Provided a comforting and soothing environment.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
  • Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
  • Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.
  • Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.

Cna/gna

Broadmead dynamic lifestyle community
13801 york rd.
04.2009 - Current
  • Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
  • Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.
  • Answered patient calls for care and feeding.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
  • Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
  • Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
  • Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.
  • Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients’ clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
  • Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.

Education

High School Diploma - General

Northwestern high
1973

Skills

  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Patient-focused care
  • Trustworthy companion
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Compassionate
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Committed team player
  • Dedicated hospice care provider
  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Efficient and reliable team player

Timeline

Cna/gna - Ivory house staffing agency
04.2013 - Current
Cna/gna - Brightstar staffing agency
12.2009 - Current
Cna/gna - Broadmead dynamic lifestyle community
04.2009 - Current
Northwestern high - High School Diploma, General
Renee Letman