Lavanity Little
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kansas City
Summary
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
10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clerk
Internal Revenue Service, IRS
9 2022 - Current
- Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
- Kept optimal quality levels to prevent critical errors and support team performance targets.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence, and creating reports.
- Compared transcribed data with source document to detect and correct errors.
- Checked for accuracy by verifying data and records.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation.
- Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of office equipment.
- Produced high-quality communications for internal and external use.
- WORK LEAD DUTIES
- Mentored junior team members to help them reach their full potential while contributing positively to the organization''s success.
- Assessed team performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures.
- Resolved conflict within the team through effective mediation techniques, promoting a positive work culture.
- Coached team members in skill development, resulting in enhanced job performances and career growth.
- Established clear communication channels within the team to facilitate information sharing and seamless coordination.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caring Hands Home Health Services
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Physicians Medical Center
03.2017 - 04.2018
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
AMG Specialty Hospital
02.2014 - 03.2017
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 6-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care
Education
CNA/RA - Introductory Concepts of Nursing Care
Kansas City Ks Area Technical School
Kansas City, KS 09.2004 - 03.2006
High School Diploma -
Northeast High School
Kansas City, MO 08.2000 - 05.2004
Skills
Teambuilding
undefinedCertification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Caring Hands Home Health Services
04.2018 - 03.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Physicians Medical Center
03.2017 - 04.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
AMG Specialty Hospital
02.2014 - 03.2017
CNA/RA - Introductory Concepts of Nursing Care
Kansas City Ks Area Technical School
09.2004 - 03.2006
High School Diploma -
Northeast High School
08.2000 - 05.2004
Clerk
Internal Revenue Service, IRS
9 2022 - Current
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