Frances Allen
Laurel
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Care Center Of Laurel, skilled in patient care and electronic charting. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Recognized for implementing best practices that improved workflow efficiency and contributed to high-quality care delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Center Of Laurel
Laurel, MS
07.2023 - 02.2026
- Documented patient progress accurately, contributing to comprehensive care records.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient handling and safety procedures.
- Implemented feedback from nurses to improve workflow efficiency in care delivery.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care strategies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Guardian Angel Homes
Ellisville, MS
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cottonwood Manor
Laurel, MS
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Laurelwood Assisted Living
Laurel, MS
05.2017 - 09.2021
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Center Of Laurel
Laurel, MS
01.2013 - 05.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient care areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Supported nursing team in executing treatment plans, enhancing patient care quality.
Education
No Degree -
West Jones High School
Laurel, MSSkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Bedside manner
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Medical terminology
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Intake recording
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Center Of Laurel
07.2023 - 02.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Guardian Angel Homes
06.2022 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cottonwood Manor
09.2021 - 06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Laurelwood Assisted Living
05.2017 - 09.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Care Center Of Laurel
01.2013 - 05.2017
No Degree -
West Jones High School