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Lashanda T Walden

Albany

Summary

Helpful professional committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations, and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.

Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Eddy Green House / St. Peter’s
Cohoes
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.

CNA

Albany Stratton VA Medical Center
Albany
12.2022 - 03.2025
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

CNA

Shaker place
Albany
03.2018 - 03.2022
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.

Education

Certified Nurse Assistant -

Bridgeport Training
Bridgeport, CT
12-2006

High School Diploma -

Harding High
Bridgeport, CT
06-2002

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Charting accuracy
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Team collaboration
  • Health assessments
  • Reliability
  • Compassionate communication
  • Universal precautions
  • Feeding assistance
  • Patient transfers

Certification

Certifications:

Certifications:

Certified Nurse Aide
Schenectady County Community College/ACAP
Albany, NY
10/2018

Palliative Care Schenectady County Community College/ACAP
Albany, NY
10/2018

Dementia Care Albany Medical Center Albany, NY 10/2018

Home Health Aide
Schenectady County Community College/ACAP
Albany, NY
07/2018

Personal Care Aide
Schenectady County Community College/ACAP
Albany, NY
07/2018

Timeline

CNA

Eddy Green House / St. Peter’s
10.2024 - Current

CNA

Albany Stratton VA Medical Center
12.2022 - 03.2025

CNA

Shaker place
03.2018 - 03.2022

Certified Nurse Assistant -

Bridgeport Training

High School Diploma -

Harding High
Lashanda T Walden