Latisha Riley
West Columbia,SC
Summary
Proficient and caring nurse, while offering outstanding patient care to patients whom facing difficult experiences. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Respectful Nurse Techn with 10+ year background in a clinical environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to provide superb patient care. Sound knowledge of drawing blood, checking vitals and patient bathing and dressing processes. Exceptional medical chart documentation abilities. Efficient and reliable Nursing Tech with excellent experience in hospital settings. Skilled in assisting with nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures and accurately charting patient records. Qualified healthcare professional adept at managing specimens, assisting with mobility and responding to emergencies. Excellent relationship building, prioritization and time management skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Technician
Attentive Angels Home Care
West Columbia , SC
2021.09 - 2022.12
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.
- Delivered care for children with developmental disabilities, illnesses, and injuries.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
- Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
Environmental Service Technician
Lexington Medical Center
West Columbia , SC
2020.09 - 2021.08
- Performed environmental site assessments.
- Monitored spaces for environmental safety hazards.
- Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each area.
- Maintained patient and hospital confidentiality.
- Maintained spotless restrooms and break rooms with detail oriented approach and consistent attention.
- Washed down facility walls, floors and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
- Sanitized surfaces, equipment and components using special chemicals.
CNA/CNA/OR Aide Tech
Palmetto Health Richland
Columbia , SC
2006.03 - 2020.07
- Evaluated patients, identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
South University
Savannah, GA12.2014
Certified Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy - Nursing Practice
Preferred Health Education
Columbia South Carolina06.2011
High School Diploma -
American High School Academy
Miami, FL03.2005
Skills
Ambulating Patients
- Vital Signs
- Fluid Measurement
- Specimen Labeling
- Wound Care
- Catheter Care
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Phlebotomy
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
Timeline
Nurse Technician
Attentive Angels Home Care
2021.09 - 2022.12
Environmental Service Technician
Lexington Medical Center
2020.09 - 2021.08
CNA/CNA/OR Aide Tech
Palmetto Health Richland
2006.03 - 2020.07
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
South University
Certified Medical Assistant/Phlebotomy - Nursing Practice
Preferred Health Education
High School Diploma -
American High School Academy
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