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LaTerica McGee

Gonzales,LA

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented CNA with extensive experience at Lutcher Nursing Home, skilled in patient transfers and wound care. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and attention to individual needs. Committed to maintaining high standards of care while ensuring HIPAA compliance and providing emotional support.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Francois Bend
03.2025 - Current
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.

Sales Associate

Ross Dress for Less
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.

CNA

Lutcher Nursing Home
07.2022 - 03.2024
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

CNA

Golden Age Nursing Home
07.2020 - 05.2023

Assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): This includes helping patients with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting


Monitoring Vital Signs

Mobility Assistance

Providing Compassionate

Maintaining a Clean and Safe Environment

Team Leader

Jack in the Box
10.2020 - 03.2022
  • Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.

Education

LPN - Nursing

Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA

East Ascension High School
Gonzales, LA
05.2013

Skills

  • Bathing assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • Feeding assistance
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Basic life support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Compassionate communication
  • Patient transfers
  • Emotional support
  • Wound care
  • Problem-solving
  • Emergency response

Certification

CPR

CNA

1st Responders

Timeline

CNA

Francois Bend
03.2025 - Current

Sales Associate

Ross Dress for Less
09.2024 - 04.2025

CNA

Lutcher Nursing Home
07.2022 - 03.2024

Team Leader

Jack in the Box
10.2020 - 03.2022

CNA

Golden Age Nursing Home
07.2020 - 05.2023

LPN - Nursing

Baton Rouge Community College

East Ascension High School
LaTerica McGee