Latisha Thurman
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 4.5 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
4 Seasons Home Care
2023.09 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Home Health Aide
Allheart Senior Care
2021.11 - 2023.07
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Level 2 Welder
Greenbrier Company
2018.11 - 2023.02
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Inspected pieces for defects, measured, and checked with straightedges or templates for compliance with specifications.
Customer Service Representative
TeleTech
2016.03 - 2017.08
- Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
- Updated account information to maintain customer records.
DSP
Emmaus Homes
2014.08 - 2016.02
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Education
Cosmetology License -
Arthur's Beauty College, Inc - Fort Smith
Jonesboro, AR05.2018
High School Diploma -
Jonesboro High School
Jonesboro, AR05.2008
Skills
- Patient Positioning Understanding
- Hospice and Palliative Care
- Quality Patient Care
- Feeding Assistance
Timeline
PCA
4 Seasons Home Care
2023.09 - Current
Home Health Aide
Allheart Senior Care
2021.11 - 2023.07
Level 2 Welder
Greenbrier Company
2018.11 - 2023.02
Customer Service Representative
TeleTech
2016.03 - 2017.08
DSP
Emmaus Homes
2014.08 - 2016.02
Cosmetology License -
Arthur's Beauty College, Inc - Fort Smith
High School Diploma -
Jonesboro High School
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