Latonya Ford
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant with a proven track record of enhancing patient care and satisfaction at Gardens of Fairfax. Excelled in patient relationship building and vital signs monitoring, significantly improving treatment outcomes. Leveraged expertise in infection control and mobility assistance, contributing to a safer and more efficient healthcare environment.
Diligent [Desired Position] with background in providing exceptional patient care and maintaining meticulous health records. Demonstrated ability to support nursing staff and contribute to patient wellbeing through effective communication and empathy. Proficient in basic medical procedures and maintaining safe and clean environment.
Healthcare professional with strong foundation in patient care and medical support. Adept at handling patient needs, collaborating with healthcare teams, and ensuring clean and safe environment. Known for reliability, adaptability, and commitment to achieving positive patient outcomes.
Experienced with patient care, medical support, and maintaining health records. Utilizes effective communication and empathy to support patient wellbeing. Knowledge of basic medical procedures and safety protocols, ensuring clean and safe environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Gardens of Fairfax
08.2022 - Current
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Nursing Assistant Preceptor
Commodity Healthcare Staffing
03.2020 - 04.2023
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, reducing the risk of infection and falls.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and empathetic care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Schedular
Candlewood Healthcare
07.2015 - 04.2018
- Identified best practices within the scheduling function, sharing these insights across teams to drive continuous improvement efforts.
- Increased customer service success rates by quickly resolving issues.
- Maintained high levels of customer satisfaction through diligent scheduling coordination, ensuring all deliverables were met within agreed timeframes.
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
Education
Associate of Arts - Healthcare Administration
American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL12-2008
Skills
- Patient Care
- Patient Feeding
- Basic Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient relationship building
- Infection Control
- Mobility Assistance
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Infection Control Certificate(IC)-Various providers offer courses that certify knowledge in preventing the spread of infections within healthcare facilities.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Patient Care Technician Certification (PCT) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Certified Patient Care Assistant/Associate (CPCA/CPCT/A)/Nurse Tech certification- National Healthcareer Association for various patient care roles.
- National Career Readiness Certificate(NCRC)-ACT, demonstrating foundational work skills valuable across healthcare environments.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Gardens of Fairfax
08.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant Preceptor
Commodity Healthcare Staffing
03.2020 - 04.2023
Schedular
Candlewood Healthcare
07.2015 - 04.2018
Associate of Arts - Healthcare Administration
American InterContinental University
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