Desiree Lankford
Salisbury
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Technician with over seven years of experience in acute care hospitals and long-term care settings. Extensive background in cardiac, heart, and lung units, with telemetry, as well as observation units. Skilled in patient monitoring, vital signs, ADLs, and supporting nursing teams in fast-paced environments. BLS-certified and open to travel assignments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Tidalhealth
Salisbury
02.2024 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in a fast-paced observation unit.
- Perform vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and patient rounding.
- Assist with ADLs, mobility, toileting, and fall-prevention measures.
- Monitor patients for changes in condition, and promptly report to nursing staff.
- Document care accurately in EMR systems.
- Support rapid admissions, discharges, and patient turnover.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tidalhealth
Salisbury
07.2019 - 02.2024
- Delivered hands-on patient care in an acute care telemetry unit.
- Monitored cardiac patients using telemetry, and reported rhythm or condition changes.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, intake/output, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with ambulation, transfers, repositioning, and personal care.
- Maintained infection control, fall prevention, and patient safety standards.
- Collaborated closely with nurses, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gensis healthcare
Salisbury
03.2018 - 07.2019
- Provided care for long-term care and rehabilitation residents.
- Assisted with ADLs, transfers, feeding, and comfort care.
- Supported high patient ratios while maintaining quality and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Princess Anne, MD06-2011
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- EKG interpretation
- EMR documentation
- Patient safety & Fall prevention protocols
- Infection control practices / PPE Compliance
- Patient relationship management
- Telemetry monitoring and cardiac patient observation
- Strong communication with patients and staff
- Critical thinking & problem-solving
- Compassionate patient care & bedside manner
- Time management in fast-paced environment
- Acute care & observation floor support
- skilled nursing & long-term care experience
- cardiac rhythm awareness
- Rapid patient turnover & admissions/discharges
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Tidalhealth
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tidalhealth
07.2019 - 02.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gensis healthcare
03.2018 - 07.2019
High School Diploma -
Washington High School