Teshia Francis
Jeanerette
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
CCHT
Fresenius Kidney Care
New Iberia
03.2009 - Current
- Operated and monitored dialysis machines during patient treatments.
- Prepared patients for hemodialysis by establishing vascular access.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient care.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Iberia Manor South
New Iberia
08.2000 - 12.2011
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Direct Support Professional
Arc of Iberia
New Iberia
02.2006 - 10.2009
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maision Teche Nursing Home
New Iberia
04.1996 - 08.2000
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Consolata Nursing Home
New Iberia
05.1995 - 04.1996
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Educated residents and families on health maintenance and wellness practices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maision Teche Nursing Home
New Iberia
02.1994 - 05.1995
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents during activities.
Education
Certified Patient Care Technician -
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LACertified Hemodialysis Technologist -
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LACertified Nursing Assistant -
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LABasic Life Support -
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LASkills
- Laboratory Experience
- Infection Control Training
- Venipuncture
- Patient Care
- Patient monitoring
- Vital Signs
- Dialysis Experience
- Patient observation
- Medical terminology
- Record keeping
- Patient care coordination
- Hemodialysis operation
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- Observation skills
- Compassionate communication
- Time management
- Adaptability in care
- Supportive counseling
- Medical office administration
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Chronic disease management
- Case management
- Wound care specialist
Timeline
CCHT
Fresenius Kidney Care
03.2009 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Arc of Iberia
02.2006 - 10.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Iberia Manor South
08.2000 - 12.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maision Teche Nursing Home
04.1996 - 08.2000
Certified Nursing Assistant
Consolata Nursing Home
05.1995 - 04.1996
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maision Teche Nursing Home
02.1994 - 05.1995
Certified Patient Care Technician -
South Louisiana Community College
Certified Hemodialysis Technologist -
South Louisiana Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant -
South Louisiana Community College
Basic Life Support -
South Louisiana Community College