Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Latisha Buford

Latisha Buford

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prenatal Care Coordinator

Bellies and Babees/Mommy to Beez
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
12.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for recruiting, enrolling, and managing a caseload of numerous families
  • Coordinate Prenatal Care Coordination Accommodations with parental families and identify strengths and weaknesses by conducting family assessments with each parent
  • Provide support that is culturally competent, strength-based, family-centered, and family-directed in order to create trust with high-risk families
  • Execute weekly home visits /phone calls with participating families to promote healthy pregnancies, parenting abilities, and parental support for the provision of educational experiences to encourage the growth and development of their children

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Eastcastle Place
Milwaukee, WI
01.2020 - 10.2021
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Floated to different departments to help with staffing needs

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

WDVA
Union Grove, Milwaukee, WI
09.2020 - 12.2020
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and ambulation.

CNA

The Jewish Home
Milwaukee, WI
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.

CNA

Muskego Health Care Center
Muskego, WI
08.2017 - 07.2018
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, and toileting to promote personal hygiene.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning residents bedroom.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Resident Assistant

Willowbrook Place
Thiensville , WI
04.2016 - 06.2017
  • Transported residents to activities and meals.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.

CNA

Laabs Homehealth
Milwaukee, WI
05.2016 - 08.2016
  • Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
  • Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
  • Cared for patients with various wounds caused by injuries, medical treatments and diseases.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
  • Manual bowel routines, colostomy bag replacement and care.

CNA

HOME CARE ASSISTANCE
Glendale, WI
02.2015 - 06.2016
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
  • Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
  • Helped client with medication self-administration.

CNA

Senior Helpers
Glendale, WI
06.2013 - 10.2014
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
  • Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal and incontinence care.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.

Education

CNA License -

Amber House
Milwaukee, WI
05-2011

HSD -

Solomon Juneau High School
Wauwatosa, WI
06-2004

Skills

  • Recordkeeping
  • Discretion and Confidentiality
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Customer Service
  • MS Office
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient Relations
  • Meal Planning
  • Collecting Vital Signs
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Case Management
  • Basic Life Support

Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

First Aid and CPR Certification

Affiliations

  • Cooking
  • Singing
  • Helping with Tate Inc Non-Profit youth projects

Accomplishments

  • I received a Meritorious Conduct Award from the City Of Milwaukee Police Department in 2014 for saving to children who where abandoned in an unlivable home

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Prenatal Care Coordinator

Bellies and Babees/Mommy to Beez
12.2021 - Current

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

WDVA
09.2020 - 12.2020

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Eastcastle Place
01.2020 - 10.2021

CNA

The Jewish Home
08.2018 - 08.2020

CNA

Muskego Health Care Center
08.2017 - 07.2018

CNA

Laabs Homehealth
05.2016 - 08.2016

Resident Assistant

Willowbrook Place
04.2016 - 06.2017

CNA

HOME CARE ASSISTANCE
02.2015 - 06.2016

CNA

Senior Helpers
06.2013 - 10.2014

CNA License -

Amber House

HSD -

Solomon Juneau High School
Latisha Buford