LaTosha Prather
Oviedo,FL
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering 20 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Nextaff Staffing Agency
Orlando, FL
03.2022 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
CNA
Integrity Staffing
Springfield , MO
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided individual and group behavior support to students with special needs.
CNA
Favorites Healthcare Staffing
Osawatomie, KS
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Monitored client progress and documented changes in behavior.
- Developed and implemented behavior intervention plans for clients.
- Provided individual and group counseling to clients with behavioral issues.
CNA/CMA
Lutheran Haven Retirement Center
Oviedo, FL
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
CNA
Hamilton Staffing Solutions
Orlando , FL
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
CNA/CMA
Allegro Assisted Living
Winter Park, FL
12.2019 - 02.2021
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
Medication Aide
Brookdale Assisted Living
Overland Park, KS
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Observed patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
CNA/CMA/Supervisor
Homestead of Lenexa
Lenexa, KS
05.2006 - 08.2019
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Education
GED -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS05-1997
Skills
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassion and Empathy
- Compassionate communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
Affiliations
I have been a traveling CNA for the last three years. i have learned a wealth of information working in hospitals , LTC, and most recently mental health facilities and hospitals.
Timeline
CNA
Integrity Staffing
09.2023 - 04.2024
CNA
Favorites Healthcare Staffing
02.2023 - 08.2023
CNA
Nextaff Staffing Agency
03.2022 - Current
CNA
Hamilton Staffing Solutions
03.2021 - 05.2022
CNA/CMA
Lutheran Haven Retirement Center
12.2019 - 06.2022
CNA/CMA
Allegro Assisted Living
12.2019 - 02.2021
Medication Aide
Brookdale Assisted Living
03.2019 - 01.2020
CNA/CMA/Supervisor
Homestead of Lenexa
05.2006 - 08.2019
GED -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
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