LaTesa Jefferson
Certified nursing assistant
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Patient-focused Certified Nursing Assistant with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
15
15
year of professional experience
3
3
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oklahoma Community Caregivers
02.2024 - Current
- Applied infection control techniques, including proper hand hygiene and use of personal protective equipment, to maintain a sterile environment.
- Operated patient lift equipment to safely transfer individuals with mobility challenges.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Provided empathetic support to patients experiencing emotional distress or confusion.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure and heart rate, to identify changes in patient health.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Education
05.2002
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Documenting behaviors
- Positioning patients
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant - Oklahoma Community Caregivers
02.2024 - Current
McClain High School - ,
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