LaTonya Sewell
Mobile,Alabama
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant offering 20 plus years background supporting direct patient care. Friendly and upbeat professional proficient in medical terminology and EMR system updates. Proactively assesses and adapts to changing priorities and demanding workloads. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Nhs Management
07.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications according to prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Primetime Health Care
03.2016 - 06.2022
- Protected patients by monitoring conditions and promptly reporting problems to RNs
- Kept patients clean, dry, and properly cared for under direction of registered nurses
- Promoted independence while assisting with personal hygiene needs
- Used initiative to respond quickly in emergency situations
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life
- Reported unusual behavior for improved care continuity.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gulf Coast Health and Rehabilitation
05.2005 - 03.2015
- Transferred patients between beds, wheelchairs and other locations
- Recorded patient heart rate, pulse and blood pressure
- Reported unusual behavior for improved care continuity
- Assisted with activities of daily living to improve patient quality of life
- Worked alongside registered nursing staff and followed care plans.
Education
No Degree - Certificate
Bishop State Community College
Mobile, AL06.2023
B.S. General Studies - General Studies -
University of Mobile
05.2010
General Studies - General -
Williamson High School
05.1994
Skills
- Condition monitoring
- Patient lifting
- Electronic charting
- Problem-solving
- Intake recording
- Strong communication
- Follow through
- Patient care
- Vital Signs Documentation
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Nhs Management
07.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Primetime Health Care
03.2016 - 06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gulf Coast Health and Rehabilitation
05.2005 - 03.2015
No Degree - Certificate
Bishop State Community College
B.S. General Studies - General Studies -
University of Mobile
General Studies - General -
Williamson High School