LaTore Watts
Ellenwood,GA
Summary
Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care. Compassionate Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Service Tech
Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta
3073 Panthersville Rd Decatur GA 30034
10.2016 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Changed sterile dressings.
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Provided pre- and post-operative care.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients’ condition or environment.
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
Patient Care Assistant
Lifetime INC.
8854 Lexington Drive Jonesboro GA 30236
10.2012 - 11.2016
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Changed sterile dressings.
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Adeptly managed a multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted all patients.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
- Precisely completed appropriate claims paperwork, documentation and system entry.
- Correctly coded and billed medical claims for various hospital and nursing facilities.
- Assisted in the maintenance of medical charts and/or electronic medical record (filing, Op Reports, test results, home care forms).
Lead Instructor/ Patient care Assistance
Dembure Personal Care Homes
4818 Old National Hwy, College Park GA 30337
03.2012 - 10.2016
- Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Changed sterile dressings.
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Adeptly managed a multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted all patients.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
Instructor
Clayton Center
214 Stockbridge Rd. Jonesboro GA 30263
07.2010 - 02.2012
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.
- Kept abreast of new and developing information in the mental health field by regularly attending professional conferences and workshops.
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
- Obtained information about clients’ medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.
- Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
Education
GED - undefined
Morrow High School
2009
Skills
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Feeding assistance expert
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Trustworthy companion
- Companionship and emotional support
- Compassionate
- Compassionate caregiver
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Committed team player
- Adaptable
Timeline
Health Service Tech
Georgia Regional Hospital Atlanta
10.2016 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Lifetime INC.
10.2012 - 11.2016
Lead Instructor/ Patient care Assistance
Dembure Personal Care Homes
03.2012 - 10.2016
Instructor
Clayton Center
07.2010 - 02.2012
GED - undefined
Morrow High School