Latasha Williams
Cordova,TN
Summary
I am Certified Nursing Assistant with over 18 years of experience in the medical field, seeking gainful employment within a reputable healthcare organization, where my knowledgeable clinical skills can be applied in assisting with the continued strengthening and growth of a company. Detail-oriented Patient Access Representative with extensive medical services background and strong work ethic. Managed patient-related accounts at large medical facility and achieved 100% audit rate. Excellent communications skills and empathetic nature enabled achievement of positive outcomes. Detail-oriented Anesthesia Technician experience testing and calibrating job-related equipment, explaining procedures and monitoring patients under anesthesia. In-depth knowledge of anesthetic and sterile techniques. Dedicated to contributing to safe, efficient anesthesia care. Experienced Cardiac Monitor Technician with excellent data interpretation skills and professional demeanor. Committed to providing calming environment for patients to ease anxiety and produce accurate, true results. Prior to the past 5 years, since 2003 have been a State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Very ambitious, possessing over 16 years of extensive experience with patient care in numerous medical settings. Process strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. A proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Skilled EKG Technician offering over 18 years of experience in healthcare. Performed prescribed radiologic and diagnostic procedures requiring specialized knowledge to support service delivery. Precise execution and interpretation utilizing advanced machinery. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Cardiac Monitor Tech
Baptist Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Provided continuous observation of ECG patterns for over 40 patients on telemetry.
- Observed, gathered, initiated, compiled, and recorded data and report's reaction, changes, and information of up to 40 patient’s assignment who are on monitoring devices.
- Took rhythm strip of all patients on monitors and mounted it; measured rate, PR intervals and QRS complexes; measured QT intervals.
- Monitored for any arrhythmias, including those not picked up by alarm or computer, atrial arrhythmias, blocks, increase of QT interval, etc., and reported abnormalities.
- Notified appropriate nursing staff caring for patient.
- Participated in quality improvement activities when requested, supported patient safety initiatives, and adhered to accreditation and regulatory requirements
- Demonstrated personal and professional effectiveness.
CNA / Rehab Tech
Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine and recording intake and output information
- Provided patient comfort by utilizing resources and materials; transporting patients; answering patients’ call lights and requests; and reporting observations of patients to nursing supervisor
- Documented actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records
- Maintained work operations by following policies and procedures.
Lead Patient Access Representative
Nationwide Children's Hospital
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Responsible for ensuring workload and Patient Access is flowing through system in timely manner
- Coordinated needs and requirements of department with staff and assigned workload to 6 staff to assure patients are registered timely and information collected is complete and accurate
- Secured patient information and confidential medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy rule standards to protect patient's privacy
- Attended weekly facility meetings to discuss logistical issues and obtain updated procedural and insurance-related instructions
- Followed document protocols to safeguard confidentiality of patient records
- Helped address client complaints through timely corrective actions and appropriate referrals
- Performed patient scheduling and registration functions to serve as initial contact point for medical office visits
- Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into computer database to establish patient's medical record.
Anesthesia Technician
Saint Anne's Hospital
03.2018 - 05.2022
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags
- Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients
- Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider
- Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors
- Set up I.V., both adult invasive pressure lines and transducers, blood warmers, heated humidifier along with other surgical equipment
- Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation, and ventilatory support
- Provided high level of support and assistance to physicians and nursing staff in OR surgical facility
- Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
MST/ EKG Technician
Mount Carmel East
- Integral part of a cardiovascular healthcare team
- Responsible for administering variety of vital tests on patient's pulmonary or cardiovascular system for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes.
- Trusted health partner for communities, while maintaining the promise to put people always at the center of everything.
- Boosted patient satisfaction through effective communication and empathy during EKG procedures.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing EKG testing and analyzing results.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to provide efficient and accurate patient diagnosis, improving treatment plans.
- Ensured compliance with hospital standards by following strict safety and sanitation guidelines during EKG tests.
CNA / Rehab Tech
Ohio Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2015 - 02.2018
- Worked in a 75-bed Rehab floor taking care of patients of all ages who have a range of disabilities or injuries.
- Assisted physical, occupational, or speech therapists, As well as also helping patients who were injured at work to rejoin the workforce.
- Showed people with mental disabilities, such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease, how to complete therapeutic exercises
- Responsible for transporting patients between treatment areas, but also helped clean treatment rooms and maintain equipment
- Completed clerical tasks, such as obtaining signatures, making copies, and filing forms
- Bathed, dressed, and undressed patients
- Served and collected food trays and fed patients requiring help
- Transported patients, using wheelchair or wheeled cart, or assisted patients to walk
- Draped patients for examinations and treatments, and remained with patients, performing duties such as holding instruments and adjusting lights
- Turned and repositioned bedfast patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores
- Changed bed linens, ran errands, directed visitors, and answered telephone
- Took and recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed
- Cleaned, sterilized, stored, prepared, and issued dressing packs, treatment trays, and other supplies.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Side High School
Fort Wayne, IN05.2003
Skills
- Telemetry Monitoring
- EKG Knowledgeable
- Cardiac Rhythm Analysis
- Analytical Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Organizational Skills
- EPIC System knowledgeable
- Department Team building
- Effective Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Interpersonal Skills
- Central Line Placement
Certification
- CERTIFIED NURSING ASSITANT
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteImportant To Me
Company CultureWork-life balanceHealthcare benefitsCareer advancement4-day work weekTeam Building / Company RetreatsTimeline
Cardiac Monitor Tech
Baptist Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - Current
CNA / Rehab Tech
Memphis Jewish Home & Rehab
07.2023 - 09.2023
Lead Patient Access Representative
Nationwide Children's Hospital
06.2022 - 05.2023
Anesthesia Technician
Saint Anne's Hospital
03.2018 - 05.2022
CNA / Rehab Tech
Ohio Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2015 - 02.2018
MST/ EKG Technician
Mount Carmel East
High School Diploma -
South Side High School
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