LaTasha Betts
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort through compassionate support and effective communication. A reliable team player, adept at collaborating with healthcare professionals to implement personalized care plans and ensure compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Supported nursing staff in implementing care plans for individuals.
- Communicated effectively with residents to enhance emotional well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident areas and supplies.
- Responded promptly to resident needs, promoting a supportive environment.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure continuity of care for patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
CNA
Bellevue Assisted Living
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Teacher's Assistant
Rowan Elementary School
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted lead teacher in daily classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Facilitated small group instruction to enhance individual learning outcomes.
- Supported lesson planning by preparing educational materials and resources.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to teachers for instructional adjustments.
- Implemented behavioral strategies to promote positive classroom environment and student cooperation.
Team Leader
Walmart
09.2020 - 05.2024
- Led team operations, ensuring compliance with safety procedures and company policies.
- Mentored staff on best practices for inventory management and customer service excellence.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing efficiency in merchandise stocking and organization.
- Facilitated training programs, improving team performance and knowledge retention.
Direct Care Worker
Ellisville State School
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Provided compassionate care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing residents' independence and quality of life.
- Monitored behavioral changes, documenting observations for effective communication with healthcare teams.
- Advocated for residents' rights and needs, fostering a supportive environment within the facility.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
Personal Care Assistant
Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided personal care and support to patients, enhancing comfort and wellbeing.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity for clients.
- Monitored patient health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalized care plans.
Home Health Aide
Private Elderly Caregiver
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided compassionate personal care, assisting with daily living activities and promoting client comfort.
- Monitored clients' health conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
- Assisted with medication management, ensuring adherence to prescribed regimens and maintaining accurate records.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare teams to meet client needs.
Personal Care Assistant
Millcreek of Magee
02.2010 - 02.2022
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
- Advocated for patients' rights and preferences in all aspects of their care journey.
Psychiatric Guard
Forrest County Evaluation Center
09.2008 - 02.2010
- Monitored facility access and ensured compliance with security protocols.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to maintain a secure environment.
- Responded promptly to incidents, applying conflict resolution techniques effectively.
- Trained new staff on security procedures and emergency response protocols.
- Implemented improved surveillance practices to enhance facility safety measures.
Personal Care Assistant
Bedford Care Center
01.2004 - 08.2008
- Conducted regular assessments of patient needs, adjusting care strategies accordingly.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Simply The Best Kare
Hattiesburg, MS09-2024
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Pearl River Community College
Poplarville, MS05-2008
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- HIPAA compliance
- Basic life support
- Clinical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Health monitoring
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Geriatric care
- Direct patient care
- Medical terminology
- EMR / EHR
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Lifting and transferring
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center
03.2025 - 03.2026
CNA
Bellevue Assisted Living
08.2024 - 03.2025
Teacher's Assistant
Rowan Elementary School
08.2024 - 03.2025
Personal Care Assistant
Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 06.2023
Home Health Aide
Private Elderly Caregiver
03.2022 - 12.2022
Team Leader
Walmart
09.2020 - 05.2024
Direct Care Worker
Ellisville State School
07.2020 - 08.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Millcreek of Magee
02.2010 - 02.2022
Psychiatric Guard
Forrest County Evaluation Center
09.2008 - 02.2010
Personal Care Assistant
Bedford Care Center
01.2004 - 08.2008
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Simply The Best Kare
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Pearl River Community College