Latasha Ward
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated several years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rio Vista Post Acute and Rehab
Peoria, Arizona
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to the charge nurse.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents.
- Participated in training new nursing assistants on facility protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient care areas.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
Medication Aide
Immanuel
Peoria, AZ
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Administered medications according to established protocols and schedules.
- Prepared and distributed medications according to physician instructions using appropriate techniques and procedures.
- Maintained accurate medication records and documentation for compliance.
- Maintained accurate medication records for each patient.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure safe medication practices.
- Monitored residents for adverse reactions or side effects of medications.
- Educated residents on medication purposes and potential side effects.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals regarding medication administration issues.
- Ensured that all controlled substances are appropriately secured at all times according to state regulations.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
Customer Service Representative
Making call center
Glendale, AZ
03.2010 - 03.2012
- Resolved customer complaints by providing effective solutions and support.
- Handled customer inquiries via phone, ensuring prompt and accurate responses.
- Maintained detailed records of customer interactions in the call center system.
Education
Brookline College
Phoenix, AZCertified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Brookline College
Phoenix, AZ 01.2013 - 01.2014
Certified Caregiver - Caregiver Training
Professional Health And Safety Training
Phoenix, AZ 01.2025 - 02.2025
Timeline
Certified Caregiver - Caregiver Training
Professional Health And Safety Training
01.2025 - 02.2025
Medication Aide
Immanuel
01.2025 - 01.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rio Vista Post Acute and Rehab
07.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Brookline College
01.2013 - 01.2014
Customer Service Representative
Making call center
03.2010 - 03.2012
Brookline College