Latoya Burnett
Rochester,NY
Summary
Compassionate LPN student with hands-on experience supporting patient care, safety, and communication in fast-paced hospital settings. Brings strong therapeutic communication, critical thinking, and patient advocacy to a preoperative team while assisting with ADLs, vitals, patient transport, and accurate specimen processing.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Tech
Rochester Regional Health
12.2022 - Current
- Assists patients with ADL's: bathing, ambulating, feeding, and toileting based off individual patient care plan.
- Obtains and documents vitals: Blood pressure, respiratory rate, heart rate, and oxygen status.
- Answers and responds to call lights in a timely manner, to attend to patient needs.
- Notifies RN of observed abnormal changes in patients' condition.
- Provides a comfortable and safe environment for prompt patient healing.
Specimen Processing Tech
Rochester Regional Health
- Prepared priority specimens to ensure timely testing for urgent cases.
- Labeled and processed specimens accurately and timely
- Distributed patient samples to appropriate departments for testing: microbiology, hematology, and blood bank.
- Entered patient test information into laboratory computer system (LIS)
- Communicated resolutions to departments regarding patient discrepancy issues, facilitating prompt corrections.
Technical Assistant (Imaging) Assisted Radiologist
Rochester Regional Health
- Assisted Radiologist with positioning and transferring patients on and off stretchers and imaging tables to ensure accurate imaging results.
- Monitored patient mobility and fall risks to maintain safety during imaging procedures.
- Provided reassurance and comfort during and after imaging procedures
- Escorted patients to appropriate departments for testing, facilitating timely access to care in ED, ultrasound, and other procedural units.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Unit Secretary/Ambulatory Patient Rep.
Strong Consulting & Staffing
04.2009 - 05.2013
- Coordinated patient discharges, admissions, and transfers, ensuring seamless transitions to appropriate facilities and departments.
- Facilitated communication with laboratory, dietary, transport, and other departments, advocating for patients' needs and enhancing overall care experience.
- Maintained and updated patient records and unit documentation, supporting accurate information flow and compliance with healthcare standards.
- Entered physician orders and other pertinent patient information into electronic health record (EHR) per policy.
- Welcomed patients, families, and visitors to the facility with a friendly approach.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rochester General College of Health Careers
Rochester, NY12-2026
Associates Degree - Health Studies-Clinical Track
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY05-2021
Associates Degree - Medical Assisting
Everest Institute
Rochester, NY01-2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- Critical thinking
- Patient Advocacy
- Therapeutic communication
- Cultural sensitivity
- Benevolent attitude
Community Connections:
ABC Headstart, Charles Settlement house, Foodlink, 2015-06, 2017-11
Accomplishments
- Phi Theta Kapa Honor Society
Timeline
Patient Care Tech
Rochester Regional Health
12.2022 - Current
Unit Secretary/Ambulatory Patient Rep.
Strong Consulting & Staffing
04.2009 - 05.2013
Specimen Processing Tech
Rochester Regional Health
Technical Assistant (Imaging) Assisted Radiologist
Rochester Regional Health
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rochester General College of Health Careers
Associates Degree - Health Studies-Clinical Track
Monroe Community College
Associates Degree - Medical Assisting
Everest Institute