LaDanchelle Harris
Nashville
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with over 14 years of experience in fast-paced clinical environments as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Proven ability to provide compassionate patient care while maintaining accurate medical documentation, supporting staff scheduling, and training new team members. Known for strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently under pressure. Currently seeking to transition into a remote healthcare, administrative, or coordination role where experience in patient support and healthcare operations can contribute to improved workflow and patient outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cna
Amedisys Hospice
Nashville, TN
04.2023 - 06.2025
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care to hospice patients in both home and facility settings, assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, repositioning, and mobility support to ensure comfort, dignity, and safety. Monitored and documented vital signs, symptoms, and changes in patient condition, promptly reporting updates to hospice nurses and the interdisciplinary care team to support accurate and timely care planning. Followed individualized hospice care plans while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance and accurate medical documentation. Offered emotional support and companionship to patients and families during sensitive end-of-life situations, helping to ease anxiety and improve overall comfort.
- My biggest Accomplishments were consistently maintaining accurate and timely documentation under high-emotion, fast-paced conditions; effectively communicating critical patient changes that supported prompt clinical intervention; being trusted to assist with training and onboarding new CNA staff on hospice procedures and standards of care; and contributing to smoother workflow coordination by helping ensure timely communication between staff and nursing teams.
CNA
Adoration Hospice
Madison, TN
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Administered personal care and support to hospice patients, enhancing comfort and quality of life.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient independence and dignity throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
Cna
Nashville Community Care and Rehabilitation at Bordeaux
Nashville, TN
07.2012 - 08.2018
- Provided direct patient care in a nursing home setting for residents with varying levels of medical and physical needs, assisting with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility support while ensuring comfort, dignity, and safety at all times. Monitored and recorded vital signs, intake and output, and overall changes in resident condition, promptly communicating updates to nursing staff to support care planning and timely interventions. Assisted with resident mobility, including transfers, repositioning, and fall prevention measures to reduce injury risk and maintain skin integrity. Maintained accurate and timely documentation in compliance with facility policies and HIPAA regulations while working collaboratively with nurses and other care team members to ensure consistent, high-quality care delivery. Provided emotional support and companionship to residents to promote a positive and respectful living environment.
- Accomplishments include consistently delivering reliable care in a high-volume, fast-paced environment; being recognized for strong communication skills when reporting critical changes in resident condition; supporting onboarding and training of new CNA staff on facility procedures and patient care standards; and contributing to improved workflow efficiency by assisting with coordination of daily care assignments and team support during staffing shortages.
Education
High School Diploma - Cna Certification
Glencliff High School
Nashville, TN05.2012
Skills
- Oversaw time management to optimize patient care workflows
- Led patient care initiatives focusing on individual needs and comfort
- Directed monitoring of vital signs to identify changes in patient status
- Fostered an environment of compassion and empathy among staff and patients
- Coordinated bathing assistance to enhance patient dignity
- Emphasized meticulous attention to detail in care procedures
- Ensured strict adherence to HIPAA compliance across all interactions
- Managed patient transfers with a focus on safety and dignity
- Supervised dressing assistance to maintain patient comfort and hygiene
- Protected patient confidentiality while managing sensitive information
Certification
Cna, cpr
Timeline
Cna
Amedisys Hospice
04.2023 - 06.2025
CNA
Adoration Hospice
01.2019 - 03.2021
Cna
Nashville Community Care and Rehabilitation at Bordeaux
07.2012 - 08.2018
High School Diploma - Cna Certification
Glencliff High School