Vanessa Mixon-leggett
Union City
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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate atmosphere.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Piedmont hospital Stockbridge
Stockbridge
05.2023 - 09.2026
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care and comfort in emergency situations.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded patient information accurately.
- Prepared treatment areas and ensured cleanliness for optimal patient safety.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Managed medical equipment and supplies efficiently for daily operations.
- Used hospital-approved devices and techniques to transport and lift patients.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations in order to provide life-saving interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times by listening to their concerns and providing comfort measures.
- Demonstrated knowledge of infection control protocols when interacting with patients.
- Performed ECG's, EKG's, and other tests under the supervision of a nurse or physician.
- Utilized available resources appropriately when managing patient care tasks.
- Responded promptly to patient call lights to provide physical and emotional support.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives related to patient care delivery processes.
- Provided patient care by taking vital signs, blood glucose levels, height and weight measurements.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records system according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Community Living
McDonough
03.2021 - 08.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Supported nursing staff during procedures and treatments as needed.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate atmosphere.
- Adhered to safety protocols and infection control measures consistently.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Skilled a record patients that are nonverbal and autism
Certification
- CPR BLS
- Certified nursing assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
01.2026 - Current
Patient Care Technician, Emergency Department
Piedmont hospital Stockbridge
05.2023 - 09.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Community Living
03.2021 - 08.2025