Lanaishia West
Mabelton
Summary
Energetic BSN Nursing student with proven expertise in patient care, HIPAA compliance, and direct patient care. Excelled at UAB Medicine as a nurse student graduate aide, enhancing patient comfort and well-being. Skilled in Alzheimer's care and basic life support, demonstrating a reliable team spirit. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction and safety standards.
Developed critical care expertise in a high-stress pediatric environment, applying patient assessment and crisis management skills effectively. Transitioning to a new field with strong problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail. Looking to bring compassionate care and precise decision-making to a new role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Extern
UAB Medicine
Birmingham, AL
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted in patient care activities, ensuring comfort and safety during procedures.
- Supported nursing staff with routine tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency in clinical settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive patient assessments.
- Documented patient vital signs and medical histories accurately in electronic health records.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Douglasville Nursing and Rehab
Douglasville, GA
01.2024 - 12.2024
- 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.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08-2026
High School Diploma -
Pebblebrook Highschool
Mableton, GA05-2022
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Compassionate care
- Infection control
- Pediatric CPR
- First aid and CPR certified
- BLS certified
Certification
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Nurse Extern
UAB Medicine
03.2026 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Douglasville Nursing and Rehab
01.2024 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
High School Diploma -
Pebblebrook Highschool
Honors & Awards
Chancellor's List Spring 2023, Chancellor's List Fall 2023, Chancellor's List Spring 2024
Campus Involvement
- National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) - a nonprofit organization committed to leading, empowering and advocating for women of color, their families and communities
- GA Aggies- an organization dedicated to community service and networking with fellow students from Georgia, all to help make the transition from home a little easier.
- We Evolve- an independent NC A&T Based organization dedicated to bringing awareness to mental health issues amongst college students and spreading positivity.