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Latonya Brown

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dedicated professional with a strong background in patient management and safety, honed at Roseland Community Hospital. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective communication and observation skills, significantly reducing self-harm incidents. Committed to fostering a safe environment, leveraging analytical problem-solving to address challenges in high-pressure situations.



Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mentor

Teamwork Englewood
08.2019 - Current

My job was to help young children with whatever help they may need whether it was classwork or homework so that they could learn how to do it on they're own in the future.

Patient Safety Sitter

Roseland Community Hospital
03.2025 - 05.2025
  • Enhanced patient safety by providing continuous observation and monitoring of assigned patients.
  • Established rapport with patients by demonstrating empathy, respect, and genuine concern for their well-being throughout each interaction.
  • Reduced instances of self-harm by closely observing at-risk patients and intervening when necessary to prevent injury.
  • Managed stress effectively in high-pressure situations involving combative or emotionally distressed patients while remaining focused on providing quality care.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient behaviors, interventions, and responses to support ongoing treatment plans.
  • Completed comprehensive training programs in de-escalation techniques to effectively manage agitated or aggressive patients while maintaining personal safety.
  • Prepared and delivered meals to patients, assisting with feeding when necessary.
  • Monitored patient progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.

Safe Passage Worker

Teamwork Englewood
08.2014 - 06.2018
  • Conducted regular assessments of routes and locations within designated Safe Passage zones to ensure optimal safety conditions.
  • Enhanced student safety by monitoring and managing the school environment during arrival and dismissal times.
  • Worked closely with local law enforcement agencies to address any concerns related to community safety near schools.
  • Maintained detailed records of incidents involving student safety, ensuring accurate documentation for further review or intervention if necessary.
  • Coordinated with fellow Safe Passage Workers to establish effective coverage of designated areas during peak traffic periods.
  • Proactively identified potential hazards or threats within assigned zones, taking appropriate action whenever necessary to mitigate risk.
  • Offered guidance and support to students who expressed concerns or experienced difficulties related to their journey between home and school.

Rush Nursing Agency

Rush Nursing Agency
04.2001 - 05.2006
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Ensuring the safety and supervision of patients at all times never leaving them unattended
  • Assisted patients with basic personal care if and whenever needed also assisted them with feeding themselves if needed
  • Refrained from doing any additional unauthorized funtions

Education

High School Diploma -

Chicago Vocational Highschool
Chicago, IL
06-1994

Skills

    Patient Management

    Data Entry

    Documenting Behaviors

    Patient Care

    Communication Skills

    Patient Observation

    Patient Interaction

Certification

BLS Certification


First Aid Certification


CPR Certification


CPI Certification

Timeline

Patient Safety Sitter

Roseland Community Hospital
03.2025 - 05.2025

Mentor

Teamwork Englewood
08.2019 - Current

Safe Passage Worker

Teamwork Englewood
08.2014 - 06.2018

Rush Nursing Agency

Rush Nursing Agency
04.2001 - 05.2006

High School Diploma -

Chicago Vocational Highschool