Latonya Pierre
Newark,New Jersey
Summary
Driven Home Health CNA and Nurses Aide with proven expertise in vital signs monitoring and behavioral management, demonstrated across roles at Nurse's Incorp and Dr. Anthony Currier. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, achieving significant improvements in patient mood and health outcomes. Skilled in catheter care and fostering patient independence through tailored exercise and nutrition plans. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health CNA
Nurse's Incorp
09.2017 - Current
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Nurses Aide
Dr. Anthony Currier
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY06.1998
Skills
- Catheter Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Hospice Care
- Dementia Care
- Dressing assistance
- Diabetes management
- Behavioral Management
Timeline
Home Health CNA
Nurse's Incorp
09.2017 - Current
Nurses Aide
Dr. Anthony Currier
02.2015 - 09.2017
Associate of Applied Science -
Ashworth College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Mercy College
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