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Takaiyjha Lawson

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Driven CNA with proven expertise in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and compassionate communication, honed at Gentiva Hospice and other facilities. Excelled in delivering comfort and dignity to patients, achieving high levels of satisfaction. Skilled in care plan implementation and maintaining confidentiality, significantly enhancing patient relations and quality assurance. Newly LPN graduate.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Gentiva Hospice
02.2020 - Current
  • Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
  • Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
  • Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
  • Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Supported needs of Number+ residents under long-term care.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.

CNA

Preston House
05.2019 - 02.2020
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.

Assistant Manager

Circle K
08.2015 - 12.2018
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Made hiring recommendations to increase company's productivity and profitability with quality workers.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Salisbury, NC
07.2024

High School Diploma -

Scotland Early College High School
Laurinburg, NC
06.2015

Skills

  • Feeding Assistance
  • Basic Life Support
  • Patient Care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Dressing assistance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Conducting intakes
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Patient-focused care
  • Patient Lifting
  • Care plan implementation
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Patient Relations
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Transporting patients
  • Quality Assurance

Certification

CPR

Timeline

CNA

Gentiva Hospice
02.2020 - Current

CNA

Preston House
05.2019 - 02.2020

Assistant Manager

Circle K
08.2015 - 12.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College

High School Diploma -

Scotland Early College High School

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