Nursing Assistant Certified
Resume:
LAWRENCE
PACE JR.
***************@***.***
Mooreville, Mississippi 38857
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Compassionate and detail-oriented Staffing Specialist and Certified Nursing Assistant with 16 years of experience providing exceptional care to patients.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
North Mississippi Medical Center - 16 yrs 8 mos
Staffing Specialist/ Certified Nursing Assistant/ • Tupelo MS • 08/2007
- Current
Responsible for entering notification funeral home data into the Electronic Medical Record and notifying the funeral home. Certified Nursing Assistant • Tupelo, MS • 08/2007 - Current WORK HISTORY
• Coordinates Staffing Office:
• Responsible for maintaining daily shift operations in staffing office Responsible for API Data Entry for entire inpatient areas (Nursing Services)
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Accountable for accurate record keeping by recording call-ins, schedule changes, sick leave, floating of staff, and low census hours in API system
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Participate in reviewing/revising staffing processes for effective/efficient operations
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Responsible for maintain the following staffing documents and reports:
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Staffing Adjustment, 24-Hour Summary, Pre-Staffing Grids, Have/Needs Report, Employee Clocking Report, Late Schedule Change Report, Late Call in Report
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Communicate pertinent staffing plans for future shifts with the Supervisors, Clinical Managers, and/or Charge Nurses to verify and facilitate daily staffing
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Contact off duty or part-time personnel to cover call-ins or vacancies
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• Facilitate phone calls and requests from various departments
• Responsible for the upkeep of Service Recovery Box Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
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Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
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Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
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Excellent Phone Etiquette
Appointment Scheduling
Supply Inventory
Software Knowledge
Decision-Making
Relationship Building
Microsoft Office
Documentation and Recordkeeping
SKILLS
Patterson Education Center
Patterson, NY • 12/1998
Associate of Arts: Pastoral Studies
ICS Newport /Pacific High School
Scranton, PA • 03/1995
High School Diploma
Spartanburg Technical College
Spartanburg, SC • 03/1993
Industry And Business Training
EDUCATION
Mississippi State Department of
Health
Division of Health Facilities
Licensure and Certification
Lawrence Pace Jr
CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate Number: 57591
Expiration Date: 9/30/2025
American Red Cross Training Services
Lawrence Pace Jr
Basic Life Support
Recertification Date:7/31/2025
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
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Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
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Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
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Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
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Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
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Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
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Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
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Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
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Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
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Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
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Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
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Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
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Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
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Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
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Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
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Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
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Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
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Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
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Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
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Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
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Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
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Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
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Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
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Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
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Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
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Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
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Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
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Unit Coordinator • Tupelo, MS • 08/2007 - Current
Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
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Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
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Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
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Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
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Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
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Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
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Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
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Handled confidential patient information with discretion, adhering to HIPAA regulations to protect privacy rights.
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Achieved appropriate patient flow by admitting, transferring and discharging patients in computer system and notifying appropriate personnel of patient status verbally and through signage.
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Maintained a clean and organized unit environment, adhering to infection control protocols for optimal patient safety.
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