Larille Watkins
Moreno Valley,CA
Summary
Dedicated Health Technician with extensive experience at Moreno Valley Unified School District, skilled in patient care and documentation. Proficient in vital signs monitoring and medication administration, I excel in team collaboration and provide compassionate emotional support. Committed to maintaining safety compliance and enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and critical thinking.
Motivated Teacher's Assistant with a deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments.Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and planning fun activities. Good tutoring, recordkeeping and time management skills. Committed Instructional Assistant with relevant experience in providing instructional support and creating engaging learning environments. Strengths include effective communication, adaptability, and ability to foster positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. Proven track record of implementing creative teaching strategies to enhance student understanding and performance. Recognized for the ability to contribute positively to school culture and climate.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Technician
Moreno Valley Unified School District
Moreno Valley, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Documented patient information accurately in medical charts.
- Reviewed patient histories prior to exams or treatments.
- Provided educational materials to patients regarding nutrition, exercise, hygiene.
- Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals involved in patient care plans.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations related to infection control practices.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Answered questions from patients about their condition or treatment plan.
- Tracked immunizations status of patients using computerized databases.
- Managed patient health records, including entering data into electronic medical record systems.
- Assisted in emergency situations by providing basic life support services.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Prepared and administered medications under physician's orders.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
Long Beach, CA
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
Health Care Assistant
Compton Unified School District
Compton, CA
03.1996 - 06.2023
- Prepared medications for administration to patients under the direction of a doctor or nurse practitioner.
- Responded to emergency situations by calling for additional assistance when needed.
- Greeted patients and collected relevant personal information.
- Monitored expiration dates of medications and supplies in order to ensure safety standards are met.
- Performed clerical duties such as scheduling appointments, filing paperwork, and maintaining records.
- Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately before submitting them for processing.
- Educated patients about their diagnosis and provided emotional support when needed.
- Answered phone calls from patients regarding questions about their healthcare needs.
- Helped maintain an organized inventory of medical supplies in the facility.
- Provided assistance to medical staff with patient care and treatments.
- Measured vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and weight.
- Collaborated with clinical and administrative staff to meet patient needs.
Food Service Assistant
San Bernadino Unified School District
San Bernardino, California
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
- Assisted with inventory management and restocking supplies as needed.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Ensured that all foods were prepared according to health department regulations.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling sharp objects or hazardous materials.
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
- Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas including dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
- Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Replenished condiments at customer tables as needed.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
Kindergarten Instructional Assistant
Compton Unified School District
Compton, CA
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning tables, chairs and toys after use.
- Read stories aloud to children individually or in a group setting.
- Organized instructional materials such as flashcards, books, blocks, puzzles.
- Facilitated the use of technology in the classroom including computer hardware and software applications.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers, parents, and administrators.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of lesson plans for kindergarten classes.
- Supervised outdoor play areas during recess periods ensuring safety of all students.
- Provided one-on-one instruction to students requiring extra assistance.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to current teaching methods.
- Conducted small group activities to reinforce learning objectives.
- Encouraged social interaction among students through cooperative learning activities.
- Created a positive and encouraging classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Assisted with preparing snacks for snack time each day according to health regulations.
- Supported teachers in supervising students during lunchtime, recess, field trips, assemblies.
- Monitored computer usage and assisted students with hardware and software issues.
- Organized classroom spaces to meet students' learning needs and smoothly manage planned activities.
- Taught daily life skills and behaviors to students to build practical knowledge.
Certified Nursing Assistant
First Class Nurses
Cypress, CA
02.2017 - 05.2020
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- 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.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Education
Associate of Science - Child Development
Compton Community College
Compton, CA06-2000
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support
- Critical thinking
- Medical equipment operation
- Emergency response
- Safety compliance
- Health information management
- Blood glucose monitoring
Certification
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Ekg Certificate
- Front/Back Office
- Typing Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Health Technician
Moreno Valley Unified School District
02.2025 - Current
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
02.2025 - Current
Food Service Assistant
San Bernadino Unified School District
04.2022 - 11.2022
Kindergarten Instructional Assistant
Compton Unified School District
04.2020 - 06.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
First Class Nurses
02.2017 - 05.2020
Health Care Assistant
Compton Unified School District
03.1996 - 06.2023
Associate of Science - Child Development
Compton Community College
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