Latasha Hickman
Louisville,MS
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gale Staffing
Tampa, FL
10.2024 - Current
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Winston Medical Center
Louisville , MS
05.2016 - 12.2024
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Louisville High School
200 Ivy Ave05-2003
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Stepping Stones College
Louisville MSSome College (No Degree) - Physical Education And Coaching
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MSSkills
- Collecting specimens
- Monitoring fluids
- Care plan implementation
- Documenting behaviors
- Vital sign recording
- Conducting intakes
- Infection control procedures
- Compassionate
- Able to lift [number] pounds
- Dressing assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Bedside manner
- Responding to emergencies
- Safety precautions
- Patient relations
- Indirect patient care
- Positioning patients
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gale Staffing
10.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Winston Medical Center
05.2016 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Louisville High School
Certificate - Certified Nurse Assistant
Stepping Stones College
Some College (No Degree) - Physical Education And Coaching
East Mississippi Community College