Lola Meredith
Ramsey
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide with over 15 years of professional experience providing quality care to seniors in nursing homes and home care settings. After taking time away from the workforce to serve as the primary caregiver for elderly family members, I am excited to return to professional caregiving and continue making a positive difference in the lives of older adults.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Full-Time Caregiver for Elderly Parents
Self-employeed
06.2015 - 03.2026
- Provided full-time care for two elderly parents with age-related health needs.
- Assisted with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and mobility).
- Managed medications and coordinated medical appointments.
- Monitored changes in health and communicated with healthcare providers.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and supportive home environment.
- Provided companionship and emotional support while preserving dignity and independence.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Catholic Elder Care
2007 - 03.2015
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted residents with ambulation, transfers, repositioning, and the use of mobility devices while following safe patient handling procedures.
- Responded promptly to call lights and residents' requests to ensure comfort and safety.
- Worked collaboratively with nurses and interdisciplinary team members to deliver high quality resident care.
- Maintained accurate documentation and reported changes in residents' conditions to licensed nursing staff.
- Followed infection prevention, HIPAA, and safety protocols to maintain a clean and secure environment.
- Assisted with meal setup, feeding, hydration, and encouraged residents' independence whenever possible.
- Provided emotional support and companionship while preserving each resident's dignity, privacy, and respect.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Anthony Health Care Center
2007 - 03.2015
- 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.
- 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.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety procedures, fostering a supportive environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jones- Harrison
2004 - 2007
- Delivered compassionate, high-quality care to residents while promoting comfort, dignity, and independence.
- Assisted residents with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Changed bed linens, made beds, and maintained clean, organized resident rooms.
- Assisted with lifting, turning, repositioning, and transferring residents using proper body mechanics and lifting equipment.
- Served meals and assisted residents with feeding while monitoring nutritional intake and hydration.
- Observed residents for changes in physical, emotional, and mental status and promptly reported concerns to the nursing staff.
- Measured and recorded blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, and oxygen saturation as directed.
- Assisted residents with range-of-motion exercises and encouraged participation in daily activities to maintain mobility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Igbobi College
Lagos, NigeriaSkills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Resident Care
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Vital Signs
- Dementia & Alzheimer's Care
- Infection Control
- Patient Safety
- Mobility & Transfer Assistance
- Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Compassionate Care
- Communication
- Time Management
Timeline
Full-Time Caregiver for Elderly Parents
Self-employeed
06.2015 - 03.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Catholic Elder Care
2007 - 03.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Anthony Health Care Center
2007 - 03.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jones- Harrison
2004 - 2007
High School Diploma -
Igbobi College