Certified Nursing Assistant
Resume:
Lacey Painter
In a world where being kind and empathetic makes you seem weak.. Be kind anyways.
Rossville, GA 30741
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• Certified Nursing Assistant with 18+ years experience providing direct one on one personal care to any vulnerable being. All from different age ranges and experiencing many different walks of life.
• Behaviors and Mental health along side behaviors with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
• A good CNA doesn’t do her/his job with just our hands. It starts with our hearts. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Direct Support Professional
Open Arms Care - Chattanooga, TN
October 2023 to Present
Provide direct one on one ADL’s and personal care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Advocate for vulnerable adults whom may or may not be able to voice an opinion for themselves Take client(s) and encourage clients to engage in social activities in and throughout the community. Assist with providing input and encouragement with daily programs that are beneficial and help promote as much independence as possible. I am a quick thinker, I Thrive in chaotic environment and situations; quick thinking skills and excellent interpersonal skills Preceptor
CPR certified
BLS certified
CPI training and certified
First aid certified
CNA/Hospice Aide
Hospice of Chattanooga, Inc. - Chattanooga, TN
May 2023 to September 2023
Certified Nursing Assistant-Hospice Aide
Provide superior quality of regular and emergency care for all residents and/or patients by delivering compassion as well as physical and emotional support. Provide compassion and empathy while providing personal care and homemaking skills for patients when appropriate and according to doctor ordered care plans Proficient interpersonal relations and communication skills Reasoning skills
Confidentially and HiPPA
Ability to thrive in chaotic environments
Ability to multi task
Detail oriented
Organized
Ability to work well within a team
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
NHC Fort-Oglethorpe - Fort Oglethorpe, GA
June 2022 to March 2023
• Provides patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients’ call lights and requests; and reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor.
• Documents actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
• Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with eating and feeding as necessary, dressing and grooming, transporting and ambulation as necessary and as able.
• Maintains work operations by following code of conduct and policies and procedures.
• Provided caring, intimate, hands-on healthcare for residents
• Handled minor wound care
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Centers of America - East Ridge, TN
April 2020 to March 2022
As a CNA, I assist with everyday Adult Daily Living Skills. Bathing,toileting,dressing, and grooming skills are done daily. I help assist Registered Physical and Occupational Therapist in the exercises that are needed to be performed daily in order for the patient to become as mobile as they are able. I have 15 years of experience total as a CNA. I have many years experience in a Longterm Care Facility with Advanced Rehab and skilled Nursing Facility. 15 years Experience in Alzheimer’s and dementia care. 15 years CNA experience with Behavioral Health. I have experience with physical Disability’s and also Mental disabilities. Substance Abuse and Mental Health are other areas I have experience in. Computer skills and customer service are some qualities I have.
• Worked in a nursing facility
• Checked vital signs
• Provided patients/residents with care and companionship
• Monitored vital signs
• Worked in a nursing facility and nursing home
• Assisted with feeding residents 3 meals per day
• Took care of approximately 25 elderly, disabled, hospice and cancer patients daily
• Assisted with bathing residents, patients and clients
• Worked with mechanical lifts, as needed
• Scheduled resident activities
• Communicated patient's, resident's and client's condition to the nurse in charge
• Cleaned hallways, bathrooms, rooms and floors
• Made beds
Certified Nursing Assistant
PRUITT HEALTH - Fort Oglethorpe, GA
June 2011 to March 2020
My role as a CNA consists of assisting in everyday adult living needs such as bathing, personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, dressing and restorative exercising. I provide direct customer service on a daily basis to my residents, and critical to being successful in this role, is providing this care in an empathetic and compassionate manner. As well as being a CNA, I am also a preceptor, and certified to train new employees in daily routines and proper use of Hoyer and sit-to-stand lifts. I was promoted to CNA Restorative Aide around four years ago,and as such, my responsibilities expanded to assist with mobile bed bound residents to exercise their limbs in order to obtain as much function as possible. Nail Technician
PERFECT NAILS - Fort Oglethorpe, GA
February 2009 to June 2011
As a Nail Technician, I performed manicures, pedicures and waxing for our customers on a daily basis. I was also responsible for answering incoming phones calls, scheduling appointments, and taking service payments from customers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
PRUITT HEALTH - Fort Oglethorpe, GA
June 2006 to December 2008
Assisted in everyday adult living needs such as bathing, feeding, personal hygiene, toileting, dressing and restorative care.
Education
High School Diploma
Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School - Fort Oglethorpe, GA 2007
Skills
• Time management
• Microsoft office
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Cna Certified
• CNA
• Flexibility
• Team Work
• Reliability
• Alzheimer's care
• Problem-solving
• Nail care
• Dementia care
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Behavioral health
• Acute care
• Home care
• Hospice care
• Caregiving
• Autism experience (10+ years)
• Customer service
• Computer skills
• Communication skills
• ADLs
• Patient monitoring
• Patient observation
• Project management
• Nursing
• Hospital Experience
• Cleaning Experience
• Meal Preparation
• Patient Care
Awards
CNA-Restorative
February 2017
Certified nursing assistant- restorative aide.
Learn exercises from physical and occupational therapists to help ensure resident/patient can continue therapeutic exercises to help them maintain their mobilities and functions and to not decline Best CNA -voted by residents
June 2021
CNA week of 2021. Residents/ patients and their family members voted on their “favorite” CNA CNA -preceptor
June 2014
CNA -preceptor
Award/responsibility given to train new employees (CNA’s) as they start their new career at the facility. I trained them on the floor, bathing, restorative, group activities, exercise group, and also on POC training
Certifications and Licenses
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
May 2006 to June 2024
State certified in both Ga and Tn
CPR Certification
State Tested Nursing Assistant
BLS Certification
First Aid Certification
November 2023 to November 2025
Received same date as CPR
Driver's License
March 2021 to February 2029
CNA
May 2006 to June 2024
AED Certification
November 2023 to November 2025
CPI Certification
November 2023 to November 2025
Additional Information
Key Skills / Attributes
• Passionate about working with people and helping them solve their problems
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced collaborative environment
• Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service
• Able to empathize with, and effectively communicate to, people of all walks of life
• Excellent time management skills with ability to multi-task
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Windows
• Quick learning abilities
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