Latonya Barfield
Houston,TX
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant III
Memorial Hermann Hospital
Houston, TX
08.2011 - Current
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Obtained vital signs and collected biological samples to assist with diagnostic testing and ongoing assessments.
- Collected and labeled specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Used play, conversation, art and other forms of self-expression to prepare patients for everything from routine tests to complicated surgeries.
- Communicated changes in patient conditions and other unit concerns to multidisciplinary team.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Ambulated patients with appropriate assistive devices and in line with proper body mechanics.
- Supported unit efficiency by maintaining current and accurate clerical paperwork.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Travel CNA
SnapNurse McCandles Vetrans Facility
Coronado, Florence
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Reported any observed changes in patient conditions to the appropriate personnel.
- Maintained records of patients' vital signs and health care information.
- Monitored patients for signs of distress or discomfort during travel.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Travel CNA
SnapNurse Missisions community Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
- Responded to cardiac monitor alarms and other codes requiring immediate response.
- Monitored diagnostic medical equipment to measure and observe various aspects of patient's health.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Collected blood samples for lab analysis to diagnose disease or screen for health problems.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Conducted patient assessments under supervision of staff nurses and physicians.
- Monitored patients' condition and reported changes in status or acuity to nurses.
- Triaged patients to award priority to patients with more severe complications.
- Facilitated communication patients, visitors, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
- Took blood pressure measurements and reported to nurse or physician if above or below normal levels.
- Coordinated with nurses to assess and prepare patients for tests and medical procedures.
- Attended to patients in [Number]-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Provided basic care to over [Number] patients per shift, assisting with bathing, changing linens and preparing meals.
Travel CNA
Krucial Staffing Agency
Portland, OR
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Attended to patients in 28-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Education
Associate of Science -
Houston Community College
Houston, TX12.2015
Phlebotomy
Smithwood Medical Institute
Houston, TX03.2014
CNA -
Smithwood Medical Institute
Houston, TX06.2011
Skills
- Observation Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Patient Positioning
- Universal Precautions
- Phlebotomy Training
- Feeding Assistance
- CPR Certification
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Bedsore Prevention
- Oral Hygiene
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Surgical Preparation
- Quality Assurance
- CNA Certification
- Linen Replacements
- Heavy Lifting
- Organizational Standards
- Risk Management
- Fluid Measurement
- Needs Determination
- Vital Signs Collection
- Willingness to Learn
- Basic Life Support
- Infection Control
- Patient Safety Management
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Customer Service
- Clerical Support
- Inventory Management
- Call handling
- Data Entry
- Mail handling
- Supply Restocking
- Documentation And Reporting
- Patient Charting
- Digital File Management
- Technical Support
- Multi-line phone proficiency
Timeline
Travel CNA
SnapNurse McCandles Vetrans Facility
01.2023 - 08.2023
Travel CNA
SnapNurse Missisions community Hospital
01.2022 - 03.2022
Travel CNA
Krucial Staffing Agency
06.2021 - 08.2021
Patient Care Assistant III
Memorial Hermann Hospital
08.2011 - Current
Associate of Science -
Houston Community College
Phlebotomy
Smithwood Medical Institute
CNA -
Smithwood Medical Institute
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