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Overview
Work History
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LaTonya Quarles

South Holland,IL

Summary

To provide compassionate care

My focus is patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.

Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA, Float Pool

Mount Sinai Hospital
, IL
09.2024 - Current

Record vitals take blood sugars report any unusual readings record I/O Perform EKG collect samples that are needed for testing monitor patients is at risk for self harm assist with daily living assist with feeding showering report pain make sure patient is comfortable and all needs are met

  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in documentation.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests quickly.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies.
  • Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
  • Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.

Certified Nursing Assistant

ATC Healthcare Agency /John H Stroger Hospital
Palos Heights, IL
01.2021 - 11.2024
  • Monitor and record vital signs, reporting any changes to the charge nurse
  • Perform EKGs as ordered by doctors and transmit results
  • Take blood glucose levels, record results, and report any dangerous levels
  • Apply cardiac telemetry monitors per doctors' orders
  • Collect and label stool and sputum samples, sending them to the lab
  • Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including feeding, showering, and toileting
  • Monitor patient behavior and oversee patients, including those at risk of suicide, and complete behavior reports

Certified Nursing Assistant and Traveling Phlebotomist

Greatland Home Health Service
Naperville, IL
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Assisted with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, feeding, and mobility
  • Took and recorded vital signs daily, reporting any changes to the charge nurse
  • Performed in-home blood work following orders from nurses or doctors

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bickford
Tinley Park, IL
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Provided personal hygiene care, assisted with meals, ambulation, and positioning
  • Administered non-sterile dressings, surgical preps, and therapeutic baths
  • Maintained patient stability by monitoring vital signs and recording intake and output
  • Ensured patient comfort and documented actions accurately

Bus Driver

Hopewell Transportation Service
New Lenox, IL
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Transported special needs children to and from school, adhering to safety policies and procedures

Certified Nursing Assistant

Generations at Applewood
Matteson, IL
10.2014 - 01.2018
  • Assisted with personal hygiene, meals, ambulation, and daily grooming
  • Performed health care tasks and provided companionship to seniors
  • Maintained a safe and secure patient environment

Certified Nursing Assistant

Have a Heart Home Health Care
Chicago Heights, IL
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities, including meals and personal hygiene
  • Prepared and served modified diets and assisted with feeding
  • Maintained a safe in home environment and engaged residents in social activities

Certified Nursing Assistant

Munster Med Inn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Munster, IN
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Provided personal hygiene care, meals, and ambulation assistance
  • Administered non-sterile dressings and therapeutic baths
  • Monitored vital signs and documented actions accurately
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Timberview Health Care Center
Gary, IN
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Delivered high-quality patient care in various settings, including surgical and home healthcare
  • Ensured patient dignity and minimized discomfort
  • Collaborated effectively with the healthcare team and maintained accurate records

Certified Nursing Assistant

South Lake Nursing Facility
Merrillville, IN
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Provided nursing assistance in a long-term care facility
  • Displayed strong clinical skills and adhered to safety guidelines
  • Maintained thorough patient records and complied with HIPAA standards

Education

Phlebotomy Training Specialists -

Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Palos Heights, IL
01-2021

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Pro-Vision Training Services
Indianapolis, IN
01-2006

General Studies -

Tilden High School
Chicago, IL
06-1997

Skills

  • Patient Care & Safety
  • CPR
  • Medical Terminology
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
  • Medication Administrati
  • Privacy / HIPAA Regulations
  • Patient Advocacy and Support
  • Transporting patient
  • Able to document on Epic, Serna , POC
  • Collecting specimens
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Observing responses
  • Vital sign recording
  • Infection control procedures
  • Patient-focused care
  • Indirect patient care
  • Activity coordination
  • Patient care
  • Pediatric care
  • Reliable team player
  • Transfer techniques
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Specimen collection
  • Respiratory equipment training
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Outpatient care
  • Bedside manner
  • Colostomy care
  • Positioning patients
  • Medical records management
  • Blood glucose testing
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Restraint application
  • End-of-life care
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's care
  • Intake recording

Nursingskills

  • Patient Care & Safety
  • CPR
  • Medical Terminology
  • Electronic Medical Records
  • Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
  • Medication Administration
  • Privacy / HIPAA Regulations
  • Patient Advocacy and Support
  • 19 years of health care service
  • 3 years of hospital health care service

Timeline

CNA, Float Pool

Mount Sinai Hospital
09.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

ATC Healthcare Agency /John H Stroger Hospital
01.2021 - 11.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant and Traveling Phlebotomist

Greatland Home Health Service
01.2019 - 01.2021

Bus Driver

Hopewell Transportation Service
01.2018 - 01.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bickford
01.2017 - 01.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Generations at Applewood
10.2014 - 01.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Have a Heart Home Health Care
01.2012 - 01.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant

Munster Med Inn Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2009 - 01.2012

Certified Nursing Assistant

Timberview Health Care Center
01.2006 - 01.2009

Certified Nursing Assistant

South Lake Nursing Facility
01.2006 - 01.2009

Phlebotomy Training Specialists -

Phlebotomy Training Specialists

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Pro-Vision Training Services

General Studies -

Tilden High School
LaTonya Quarles