Latasha Gamble
Whiteville,NC
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Allied Home Health
Whiteville, NC
03.2019 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
Private Duty Home Health Care Aide
Self Employed Services
Whiteville, NC
01.2010 - 07.2019
- Provided companionship, conversation and emotional support to clients.
- Assisted with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines provided by the client's physician.
- Administered prescribed medications and monitored vital signs in accordance with the physician's orders.
- Accompanied clients on medical appointments, shopping trips and other errands as needed.
- Transported clients to doctors' offices or other locations in personal car or public transportation.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Responded promptly to all requests from clients for help or services.
- Maintained accurate records of services rendered, changes in condition and progress notes for each visit.
- Monitored patient health status to ensure safety and well-being at all times.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment findings and goals established with the patient, family, caregiver, nursing staff.
- Evaluated effectiveness of patient interventions through observation of patient response in order to modify plan of care accordingly.
- Intervened during crises situations involving physical aggression or verbal abuse to protect patients from harm.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding changes in condition that may require additional resources.
- Carried out important daily living tasks for patients by cooking meals, washing laundry and other household chores.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Technology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Feeding Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Compassionate communication
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Relations
- Care plan implementation
- Documenting behaviors
- Calm and level-headed under duress
Timeline
CNA
Allied Home Health
03.2019 - Current
Private Duty Home Health Care Aide
Self Employed Services
01.2010 - 07.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Technology
University of Phoenix