Terra Lytle
Joplin,MO
Summary
Dedicated Lead CNA at Life Care Center, adept in patient care and time management, I excelled in delivering compassionate support and vital signs monitoring to 32 Alzheimer's unit residents. Demonstrated expertise in restorative therapy, significantly enhancing resident mobility and well-being. Renowned for empathy and exceptional team collaboration, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead CNA
Life Care Center
03.1995 - 08.2015
I was the lead CNA of the alzheimers unit. Having 32 residents living there, needing full time care. There were 4 CNA'S to provide this care including: showering, dressing, feeding, & all activities of daily living. I also worked in restorative therapy, following Physical Therapy programs to work with residents to maintain & rebuild mobility.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
LCC-L
Ft. Collins Committee College 1995
Lyon Jr./Sr. High School
Lyons, CO03.1993
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Health monitoring
- Cultural sensitivity
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Documenting behaviors
- Companionship and emotional support
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient relationship building
- Maintaining privacy
- Adaptable
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient management
- Valid state driver's license
- Care plan implementation
- Observing responses
- Condition monitoring
- Range of motion exercises
Accomplishments
Lead CNA
CNA of the month
CNA of the year
Timeline
Lead CNA
Life Care Center
03.1995 - 08.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
LCC-L
Lyon Jr./Sr. High School
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