LATESA ARMSTRONG
HOUSTON,TX
Summary
Skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Harris Health/LBJ Hospital, delivering high-quality patient care and ensuring patient dignity. Expert in HIPAA compliance and Alzheimer's care, demonstrated through empathetic patient support and effective communication with families. Proven ability to enhance patient recovery, achieving significant improvements in patient satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant/PCA
Harris Health/LBJ HOSPITAL
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Alliance Medical Staffing
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being through active listening and empathetic communication.
- Maintained the cleanliness of assigned patient rooms, upholding high standards of hygiene and contributing to a comfortable healing environment.
- Educated family members on patients'' conditions, treatments, and self-care techniques, fostering a supportive environment for recovery.
Certified Nursing Assistant/NEURO ICU
St Luke's Healthcare System
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Certified Nursing Assistant /Rehabilitation Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2020
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Education
High School Diploma -
NEW BEGINNING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Houston, TX05-2006
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Bedside manner
- Electronic Charting
- Positioning Patients
- Geriatric Care
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant/PCA
Harris Health/LBJ HOSPITAL
06.2023 - Current
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Alliance Medical Staffing
02.2022 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant/NEURO ICU
St Luke's Healthcare System
10.2020 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant /Rehabilitation Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2017 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
NEW BEGINNING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
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