VALERIE LOCKETT
STNA/ RESTORATIVE AIDE
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
STNA/Restorative Aide
Marjorie P. Lee
Cincinnati, OH
06.2017 - Current
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Provided total hygiene care to 8-10 patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing and toileting.
- Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
STNA
ST. THERESA/DIVERSICARE
Cincinnati, OH
10.2014 - 11.2018
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
STNA
Maple Knoll Village
Cincinnati, OH
03.2011 - 09.2013
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
STNA
COMMUNICARE OF CLIFTON
Cincinnati, OH
07.2012 - 04.2013
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
STNA
Hyde Park Health Center
Cincinnati, OH
08.2007 - 09.2011
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided direct personal patient observation, care and assistance to 6-8 patients per shift in a locked unit medical facility.
STNA
BLUE ASH REHAB
Cincinnati, OH
07.2003 - 01.2007
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Provided direct personal patient observation, care and assistance to 8-15 patients per shift in long term medical facility.
STNA
ZION CARE CENTER
Cincinnati, OH
08.2000 - 10.2003
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
STNA
STAR MEDICAL NURSING AGENCY
Cincinnati, OH
04.1998 - 09.2003
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assisting
FORTIS COLLEGE
Cincinnati, OH01.2016
No Degree - State Tested Nurse Aide
Deaconess Nurse Aide
Cincinnati, OH1988
High School Diploma -
Hughes Stem High School
Cincinnati, OH06.1987
Skills
- Caregiver Relations
- Emotional and Social Support
- Observation Documentation
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Vital Signs Collection
- Range of Motion Exercise
Timeline
STNA/Restorative Aide
Marjorie P. Lee
06.2017 - Current
STNA
ST. THERESA/DIVERSICARE
10.2014 - 11.2018
STNA
COMMUNICARE OF CLIFTON
07.2012 - 04.2013
STNA
Maple Knoll Village
03.2011 - 09.2013
STNA
Hyde Park Health Center
08.2007 - 09.2011
STNA
BLUE ASH REHAB
07.2003 - 01.2007
STNA
ZION CARE CENTER
08.2000 - 10.2003
STNA
STAR MEDICAL NURSING AGENCY
04.1998 - 09.2003
No Degree - Medical Assisting
FORTIS COLLEGE
No Degree - State Tested Nurse Aide
Deaconess Nurse Aide
High School Diploma -
Hughes Stem High School
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