State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
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Latisha Zabala
Mount Vernon,Washington
Summary
Overview
1
Certificate
Work History
Life Care Center
Certified Nursing Assistant
01 2024 - Current
Job overview
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Served as an advocate for each patient’s needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Ashley Gardens Of Mt. Vernon
Med aide
02 2023 - 01 2024
Job overview
- Able to preform the Five Rights of Medication Administration
- Fostered strong relationships with patients'' families to gather essential information about their loved ones'' conditions.
- Monitored vital signs regularly for early detection of changes or potential complications requiring intervention from the healthcare team.
- Contributed to efficient workflow by promptly completing assigned tasks and assisting in daily operations.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive patient information in compliance with HIPAA regulations and organizational policies.
- Facilitated communication between patients and medical professionals, ensuring clear understanding of treatment plans.
- Supported patients and family members, actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate care.
- Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary.
- Took and recorded patients' vital signs, documenting in medical charts.
Taco Bell Restaurant
Shift Lead
03 2022 - 02 2023
Job overview
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Oversaw cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation at all times.
- Inventoried materials on weekly basis to identify and resolve discrepancies, maintaining highly accurate and current records.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Cultivated an inclusive workplace culture that fostered teamwork and collaboration among diverse employees.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective conflict resolution and prompt service.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Increased shift productivity by setting clear expectations and providing consistent guidance on job responsibilities.
Education
Soap Lake High School
High School diploma
06.2010
University Overview
Skills
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Recording vital signs
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Companionship and emotional support
- Supporting personal needs
- Inpatient care
- Feeding assistance expert
- Compassionate
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Patient Management
- Responding to emergencies
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center
01 2024 - Current
Med aide
Ashley Gardens Of Mt. Vernon
02 2023 - 01 2024
Shift Lead
Taco Bell Restaurant
03 2022 - 02 2023
Soap Lake High School
High School diploma
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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