LATASHA RUSSELL
Carthage,TX
Work Preference
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented CNA with extensive experience at Longview Hill Nursing & Rehab, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while upholding infection control practices. Recognized for delivering high-quality care and fostering positive relationships with diverse patient populations.
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients, and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
LONGVIEW HILL NURSING & REHAB
06.2024 - Current
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Patient Care Technician
FREEDOM STAFFING AGENCY TRAVELING CONTRACT
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly, and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
CNA
AB STAFFING AGENCY[ TRAVELING CNA]
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Supported needs of 18+ residents under long-term care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Delivered high-quality care to NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURE patients in hospital facility.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- 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.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Patient Care Technician
Christus Health GSMS
08.2016 - 01.2022
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
FIRST RESPONDERS COVID-19 CNA
KRUCIAL STAFFING
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Lent critical care experience and thinking to streamline rapid response team operations.
- Executed data collection and performance-improvement activities to support RRT activations.
- Recognized and treated COVID-19 symptoms according to established policies and practices.
- Assessed data and patient treatment needed to formulate plan-of-care and diagnose treatment urgency.
- Provided health and informational services and resources to assist client care.
- Upheld correct protocols for infection prevention and control
- Assessed patient history to identify concerning symptoms, diagnose concerns and develop tailored treatment plans.
- Prepared laboratory specimens for testing, obtained results and notified patients of findings.
- Monitored vital signs and documented details for informational and treatment purposes.
- Assisted with patient with limited mobility by offering exercises, advice and assistive devices.
CNA
Clairmont Nursing Home {LONGVIEW HILL}
03.2004 - 06.2019
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Supported needs of 36+ residents under long-term care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
CNA
Truman Smith Children's Center
05.2000 - 03.2004
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Delivered high-quality care to SPECIAL NEEDS/ DISABILITY CHILDREN WITH BIRTH DEFECTS/ patients in hospital facility.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
GED -
LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Longview, TXSkills
- Active listening
- Emergency response
- Multitasking and organization
- Feeding assistance
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Infection control practices
- HIPAA compliance
- Health monitoring
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Problem-solving
- Toileting assistance
- Patient advocacy
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Critical thinking
- Clinical documentation
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Cultural sensitivity
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Languages
English
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Timeline
CNA
LONGVIEW HILL NURSING & REHAB
06.2024 - Current
CNA
AB STAFFING AGENCY[ TRAVELING CNA]
03.2023 - 06.2023
Patient Care Technician
FREEDOM STAFFING AGENCY TRAVELING CONTRACT
01.2022 - 06.2024
FIRST RESPONDERS COVID-19 CNA
KRUCIAL STAFFING
07.2020 - 05.2021
Patient Care Technician
Christus Health GSMS
08.2016 - 01.2022
CNA
Clairmont Nursing Home {LONGVIEW HILL}
03.2004 - 06.2019
CNA
Truman Smith Children's Center
05.2000 - 03.2004
GED -
LONGVIEW HIGH SCHOOL