Theresa Licht
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant experienced in delivering exceptional patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Achieved positive outcomes through effective communication, empathy, and time management while assisting chronically ill patients with daily living activities. Focused on ensuring comfort and dignity for patients in both long-term care and outpatient environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
La Plata Nursing Home
La Plata
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical intervention.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Supported residents in mobility and transfers using proper techniques.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics, reducing risk of pressure ulcers and promoting skin integrity.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Monitored food intake and output according to nursing guidelines.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Identified signs of abuse and neglect, and reported findings to appropriate authorities.
CNA
Clarence Care center
Clarence
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported residents in mobility and transfers using proper techniques.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Documented care provided in resident records accurately and timely.
- Responded to resident calls and needs with compassion and urgency.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all residents.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Care Provider
Macon Group Home
Macon
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Supported residents with daily living activities and personal care to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Assisted with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and meal preparation.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
- Upheld daily living standards by ensuring clients maintained personal hygiene for improved health.
- Monitored health and safety of residents in group home environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure appropriate care plans.
- Documented resident progress and reported changes in behavior or condition.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all residents.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Coordinated organization of oral medications for clients according to prescribed dosage and schedule.
- Prepared healthy meals for to meet unique nutrition needs.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other errands as needed.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
Personal Care Provider
RAIL
Kirksville
06.2014 - 09.2016
- Provided personal care services to elderly clients in a home setting, including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by providing transfers from bed to wheelchair or other assistive devices.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transportation to appointments.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Helped clients prepare meals, shop for groceries and arrange transportation to medical appointments.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients' well-being.
- Kept a clean living environment for clients by performing light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, laundry and changing linens.
- Developed and maintained trusting relationships with clients and families.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of patient information.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Provided personal assistance with daily living activities for clients.
CNA
Loch Haven Senior Living Community
Macon
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs, enhancing their comfort and dignity.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to resident calls and needs with compassion and urgency.
- Supported residents in mobility and transfers using proper techniques.
- Supported residents in ambulation using self-help devices, fostering independence and mobility.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Maintained clean, safe environment for residents, promoting health and well-being.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Education
First Responder - First Responder
Macon County Votech
Macon , Mo 04.2019 - 05.2021
Atlanta C-3
Atlanta , MoSkills
- Direct patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient care documentation
- Health monitoring
- Patient transfers
- Mobility assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Infection control procedures
- Dementia care
- Palliative care
- Performing patient intakes
- Transporting patients
- Electronic charting
- Documenting behaviors
- Activity coordination
- Maintaining confidentiality
- HIPAA compliance
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Emotional support
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Organizational multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Reliable team player
- Healthcare ethics
- Lifting and transferring
- Supporting personal needs
- Documenting behaviors
- Healthcare ethics
- Preparing meals
- Dementia care
Certification
- CPR certified
Timeline
CNA
La Plata Nursing Home
08.2023 - Current
CNA
Clarence Care center
04.2021 - 07.2022
Care Provider
Macon Group Home
05.2019 - 12.2019
First Responder - First Responder
Macon County Votech
04.2019 - 05.2021
Personal Care Provider
RAIL
06.2014 - 09.2016
CNA
Loch Haven Senior Living Community
01.2014 - 01.2015
Atlanta C-3