Justice Lowrance
Knoxville
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at American House West Knoxville, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient charting. Proven ability to provide emotional support and coordinate activities, enhancing patient care and satisfaction. A dedicated team player committed to improving health outcomes through effective communication and quality assurance.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
American House West Knoxville
Knoxville
10.2024 - Current
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Consolidated Medical Staffing
Knoxville
08.2023 - Current
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
Knoxville
04.2020 - Current
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
Certificate - Healthcare
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology
Knoxville, TN10-2015
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient charting
- Specimen collection
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Mobility support
- Patient transportation
- Emotional support
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Health education
- Activity coordination
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Quality assurance
- Care plan implementation
- Supporting personal needs
- Family support and assistance
- Electronic charting
- Trustworthy companion
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
American House West Knoxville
10.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Consolidated Medical Staffing
08.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shiftkey
04.2020 - Current
Certificate - Healthcare
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology