Latoya Allen
Rochester
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with hands-on experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Direct Support Professional (DSP), currently pursuing a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) diploma. Skilled in providing high-quality patient care across acute care, long-term care, and home health settings, including assistance with activities of daily living, vital signs monitoring, patient documentation, and rehabilitation support, with a passion for delivering safe, respectful, and compassionate healthcare.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
St.Anns Community
Rochester, NY, US
06.2024 - 09.2025
- Provides physical support to assist patients/residents/clients or inmates in performing daily living activities under supervision of a nurse, including rising out of bed, bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, walking or exercising, social actions or rehabilitation programs; turns or re-positions bedridden; records vital signs, height and weight
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Heritage Christian Services
Rochester, NY, US
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Providing individualized support to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, focusing on helping them live independently and participate in their community.
Education
Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Rochester General College of Health Careers
Rochester, NY05.2026
High school diploma or GED -
Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC)
Rochester, NY09-2022
Certified Sterile Processing Tech -
Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC)
Rochester, NY05-2024
Skills
- Acute care
- Patient care
- Long-term care facility experience
- HIPAA
- Activities of daily living (ADL)
- Home health
- Toileting assistance
- Vital signs
- Medical documentation
- Data collection
- Assisting with ADLs
Certification
- Certified Sterile Processing Technician (CSPT), 2024-05-01, Present
- Personal care assistant, 2020-08-01, Present
- Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), 2026-01-01, 2029-01-01
- Certified nursing assistant, 2024-08-01, 2026-08-01
- First Aid Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
St.Anns Community
06.2024 - 09.2025
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Heritage Christian Services
08.2023 - 06.2024
Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Rochester General College of Health Careers
High school diploma or GED -
Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC)
Certified Sterile Processing Tech -
Rochester Educational Opportunity Center (REOC)