LeeAnn McDaniel
Pueblo
Summary
Enthusiastic Nursing Student with expertise in mental health and Psychiatric care observing patient conditions, drawing blood specimens for testing and ambulation assistance. Compassionate and collaborative individual certified in Nursing Assistance, CPR, AED, and 1st Aid. Offering 20 years of experience working in high patient volume environments in hospital, long term, and rehabilitation areas of patient centered care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sharmar
02.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Nursing Intern
Parkview Health System
10.2016 - 07.2023
- Assisted with activities of daily living by helping patients with bathing, changing clothes, eating and daily hygiene tasks.
- Practiced patient care by taking vital signs and providing wound care for patients.
- Recorded vital signs and intake and output of over 28 patients per shift, documenting information in EPIC.
- Collected, labeled and transported specimens to prepare for laboratory testing.
- Collaborated with fellow interns to develop a streamlined patient handoff process, reducing errors and increasing efficiency.
- Demonstrated excellent time-management skills while balancing multiple patients with diverse needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
03.2008 - 09.2016
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Healthcare
11.2006 - 02.2008
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care Home
09.2005 - 10.2006
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in bed by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO08.2022
Associate of Science - General Studies
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO05.2022
Skills
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Mobility Devices
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Nutrition and Diet
- EMR Systems
- Adaptive Equipment
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Healthcare ethics
- Reliable team player
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Mental health care
Personal Information
Title: Nursing Student
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sharmar
02.2022 - Current
Nursing Intern
Parkview Health System
10.2016 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
03.2008 - 09.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maxim Healthcare
11.2006 - 02.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care Home
09.2005 - 10.2006
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Associate of Science - General Studies
Pikes Peak Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Colorado State University - Pueblo
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