Lenora Sanders
Hazlehurst
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Copiah Living Center
Crystal
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident rooms and common areas.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Supported residents during meals, ensuring nutritional needs were met.
- Documented residents' conditions and care provided accurately in records.
- Helped implement individual care plans tailored to each resident's needs.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss resident care and improvement strategies.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Manager/Cook Trainer
Hot Spot Catering
Ridgeland
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Educated culinary staff on all current safety and food regulations to keep kitchen compliant.
- Employed training and motivational techniques to keep atmosphere constructive for employees.
- Trained kitchen staff in safely operating and handling equipment, machinery and utensils.
- Prepared recipes, menu cycles and portion sizes within restaurant budgets.
- Evaluated staff job performance, rewarded excellent work and issued disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Directed preparation, delivery and service of catering and special meal requests.
- Controlled food costs by adhering to purchasing specifications, product storage requirements and recipe standards.
- Ordered food supplies every week to restock inventory, remaining aware of budgets.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon fulfillment center
Joliet
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
- Moved boxes, containers and pallets with special-purpose equipment to meet demanding production targets.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Updated inventory and production information using warehouse management systems and scanner guns.
- Processed requests and supply orders and pulled materials to successfully prepare orders.
- Filed requisitions for out of stock items and supplies.
- Read computer-generated move tickets, put-away labels and delivery labels to properly move merchandise.
- Packed materials and items in designated crates and boxes and properly sealed and labeled crates.
Paratransit Driver
CDT
Chicago
06.2011 - 03.2016
- Took disabled individuals and senior citizens to local destination.
- Stayed up to date with local roads, traffic patterns and speed limits.
- Transported passengers to healthcare appointments and developed productive relationships with medical personnel.
- Planned new routes each day based on passenger requirements.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted strategies based on current weather and traffic information.
- Kept shuttle and reception areas clean and organized.
- Answered questions and provided insight into local attractions and facility amenities.
- Received and submitted passenger fares.
- Planned efficient routes and adjusted plans using GPS software and local road knowledge.
- Completed transfers at hubs and final destinations to keep routes on schedule.
- Greeted guests, helped customers enter and exit shuttle and loaded and unloaded luggage.
- Added fluids, checked tires and kept interior and exterior spotless as part of vehicle upkeep.
- Followed regular schedule of pickups for individual customers and groups.
- Responded to medical emergencies with calm mindset to smoothly render aid and determine need for advanced medical care.
- Performed pre- and post-trip safety and maintenance checks to mitigate hazards.
- Maintained strict compliance with safety rules for passenger and driver protection.
- Worked well with dispatchers to communicate route and schedule changes.
- Helped passengers feel comfortable by keeping pleasant temperatures and clean bus interiors.
Highway Maintenance Worker
Illinois Dept of Transportation
Harvey
10.2002 - 05.2011
- Operated heavy machinery with extreme care and caution, following specific employer guidelines for safety.
- Assisted with roadway projects and highway repairs by controlling traffic patterns.
- Cleared snow, ice and other debris from highways to maintain road safety.
- Repaired roadway signs, fences and other structures.
- Erected signs and cones to divert traffic in active work areas.
- Flagged motorists to provide warning of obstacles and repair work.
- Hauled and spread sand, gravel and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
- Measured locations for installation of markers, utilizing tape, string or chalk.
- Operated pneumatic tampers to repair joints and patch broken pavement with asphalt.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Coach Operator
Greyhound Lines Inc
Chicago
10.1998 - 06.2002
- Operated bus professionally and interacted with passengers to foster pleasant rides.
- Drove established routes and maintained knowledge of streets and stops to deliver positive passenger experiences.
- Performed pre-trip inspection and mechanical checks before scheduled run.
- Transported passengers on predetermined routes while obeying traffic regulations.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
- Helped elderly and disabled passengers board and exit bus.
- Provided route, schedule and fare information to passengers.
- Completed accident and incident reports accurately and legibly at end of scheduled shifts.
- Kept vehicles in good working order by maintaining fluid levels and reporting major mechanical problems.
- Upheld strict DOT reporting records for trips, vehicles and notable incidents.
- Announced stops clearly to help passengers disembark at correct locations.
- Assisted passengers in loading wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
- Collected fares and provided route updates and schedule information.
- Maintained vehicle safety by monitoring, instructing and correcting passengers.
- Drove specified routes in compliance with traffic regulations and time schedules.
- Facilitated smooth passenger loading and unloading at designated route stops.
- Used GPS navigation to follow routes and avoid potential construction or traffic delays.
- Regulated heating, lighting and ventilating systems for passenger comfort.
PCA/Personal Assistant
My 2Angel Brothers Homehealth LLC
Hazlehurst
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored clients' health status and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients throughout the home.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jones Commercial High School of Business And Comme
Chicago , IL06.1989
Skills
- Proper food storage
- Culinary staff management
- Inventory supervision
- Dish preparation
Certification
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPR BLS certified
Timeline
CNA
Copiah Living Center
09.2025 - Current
Manager/Cook Trainer
Hot Spot Catering
07.2020 - 08.2022
Warehouse Associate
Amazon fulfillment center
06.2017 - 03.2019
Paratransit Driver
CDT
06.2011 - 03.2016
Highway Maintenance Worker
Illinois Dept of Transportation
10.2002 - 05.2011
Coach Operator
Greyhound Lines Inc
10.1998 - 06.2002
High School Diploma -
Jones Commercial High School of Business And Comme
PCA/Personal Assistant
My 2Angel Brothers Homehealth LLC