Latasha Baker
Jacksonville
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at A Care Connection, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and exceptional service. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and patient care, I excel in maintaining dignity and promoting independence. My commitment to professional growth and ethical standards has significantly contributed to organizational success.
Developed strong administrative and communication skills in fast-paced medical environment, seeking to transition into new field. Experienced in managing patient interactions and maintaining accurate records while ensuring confidentiality. Equipped to bring high level of efficiency and attention to detail to any role in dynamic setting.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
A Care Connection
06.2020 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
All The Above Home Care
01.2013 - 04.2020
- 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.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Registrar
Broward Health North
11.2009 - 01.2013
- Ensured patient privacy and confidentiality, adhering to HIPAA regulations in handling sensitive personal information.
- Trained new Patient Registrars on best practices, fostering consistency in work quality across the team members.
- Facilitated timely check-in by greeting visitors and establishing purpose of visits.
- Imaged and scanned patient and registration documentation into electronic patient records.
- Maintained a well-organized work environment, ensuring easy access to necessary documents and materials for efficient daily operations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of hospital policies, procedures, and insurance requirements to provide accurate information to patients during registration.
- Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently and accurately gathering necessary information during registration.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and professionally while prioritizing multiple competing demands during peak hours or emergency situations.
- Enhanced data accuracy by diligently verifying insurance coverage, demographic information, and other essential details.
- Reduced wait times for patients by expediting the check-in process through proficient multitasking abilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Deerfield Beach High School
Broward, FL06-2008
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Compassionate
- Bathing assistance
- Medical terminology
- Documentation accuracy
- Professionalism and ethics
- Patient confidentiality
- Organizational growth
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- Microsoft Office Specialist, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (MOS) - Microsoft Corporation.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
A Care Connection
06.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
All The Above Home Care
01.2013 - 04.2020
Registrar
Broward Health North
11.2009 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Deerfield Beach High School
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