Latosha Whiteside
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Experienced state-certified nursing assistant with a senior-level background in healthcare settings. Known for being observant and reliable, possessing a strong bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to effectively address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in providing mobility and personal hygiene support, well-versed in advanced medical terminology and procedures. A compassionate certified nursing assistant adept at bathing, grooming, and feeding elderly and disabled patients, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
Patient care
1
1
BLS
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
UMC Health System
05.2023 - Current
- Vital Signs, Reporting to RN any changes, ADLs, Repositioning as needed, Monitor patient condition
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Neurorestorative 4kids
08.2022 - 06.2024
- Rehabilitation center Specializing in kids with trachs and ventilators,
- transporting patients, reporting observations of the patient to nursing supervisor,
- Daily ADL's, Repositioning as needed, Monitor patient vital signs, blood pressure, pulse, and oxygen saturation level
Patient Care Assistant
UCSF Children's Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2022
- Med Surg, Cares for all patients, including behavioral health, Following provider instructions and hospital procedures
- Actively monitors patients' physical and emotional well-being and reports to nursing/medical staff, Ensures a safe environment for patients and staff,
- Participates in rehabilitation and treatment programs and helps with personal hygiene and activities of daily living,
- Monitoring and helping eating disorder patients as well as seizure patients
- EKG, Responsible for administering a variety of vital tests on a patient's pulmonary or cardiovascular system for diagnostic, therapeutic, or research purposes, Infinity Patient Telemetry Monitor on patient
In Home Caregiver
In Home Support Services (IHSS)
05.2016 - 05.2022
- Take patient to appointments,
- Light cleaning,
- Offering companionship to patients, Taking clients to their medical appointments, the grocery store and other important places, Managing medication,
- Preparing meals when needed, Providing care across a variety of settings, including group homes and day service programs, Providing bathing and dressing assistance, Keeping proper care records, Encouraging socialization and participation in community activities,
- Communicating with medical professionals about the patient care plan, Maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment
Certified Nursing Assistant
HRN Services
10.2010 - 05.2016
- Responsible for the safety and health regulations for all patients
- Body fat analysis, manual blood pressure checks
- And bone density screenings, Provided appropriate care to patients and their families in a compassionate and professional manner, within the MA scope of practice,
- Provided adjunct care by administering, surgical preps, ice pack, heat treatments and therapeutic baths,
- Proficiency with an electronic medical records (EMR) system (preferably Epic), and demonstrated ability to room patients, take and accurately document vital signs, and maintain medical records,
- Enhanced nursing department and hospital reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new requests while exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Healthcare Certified Nursing Assistant
MGA
12.2008 - 06.2010
- Responsible for the patient safety, comfort and hygiene upkeep, Review and evaluate medical health system operations and procedures through periodic walk through, Assist with patient education and training, High vigilance for patient needs by answering patient call light, Checking vital signs and ensuring cleanliness of bedding area, Assist patients in everyday activities such as walking, wheelchair, walkers and crutches, Responsible for patients comfort and exercising proper re-positioning of patients according to schedule
Certified Nursing Assistant
Madera Country Villa and Rehab
10.2007 - 10.2008
- Provided patients personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, assistance with travel to the bathroom and helping with showers and baths,
- Verbally communicate nursing care problems and concerns to on coming shift on assigned unit, The daily use of electronic scheduling and records systems by working with computers, e-mail, and scanning documents,
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients, providing fresh water and nourishment between meals
Education
Certificate - Cardiovascular Technician
Harrison Career Institute Keystone
Baltimore, MD05.2002
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- Epic
- Caregiving
- Hospital Experience
- Nursing
- Computer Skills
- Customer service
- Home health
- Patient monitoring
- EKG
- Hospital experience
- Vital signs
- Clerical experience
- Patient observation
- Senior care
- Dementia care
- Hoyer lift
- Alzheimer's care
Certification
- CNA
- BLS Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- CPR Certification
- Patient Care certified
Certificationexpiry
06/09/2026
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
UMC Health System
05.2023 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Neurorestorative 4kids
08.2022 - 06.2024
Patient Care Assistant
UCSF Children's Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2022
In Home Caregiver
In Home Support Services (IHSS)
05.2016 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
HRN Services
10.2010 - 05.2016
Healthcare Certified Nursing Assistant
MGA
12.2008 - 06.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
Madera Country Villa and Rehab
10.2007 - 10.2008
- CNA
- BLS Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- CPR Certification
- Patient Care certified
Certificate - Cardiovascular Technician
Harrison Career Institute Keystone
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