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Latoya Carter

Latoya Carter

Pleasant Grove,AL

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nurse Assistant with a proven track record at Anninston Health and Rehab, skilled in patient-centered care and transfer techniques. Adept at enhancing patient comfort and dignity through empathetic support and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality care and fostering trust with diverse patient populations.

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nurse Assistant

Anninston Health and Rehab
11.2023 - 12.2025
  • Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
  • Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on a regular basis.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Hospice Aide

Brightmoor Hospice
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
  • Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
  • Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.

Travel CNA

Shift Key Agency
01.2018 - 08.2022
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through empathetic listening skills and effective communication techniques that eased anxiety during transitions between facilities.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical skills in various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and private homes.
  • Exhibited strong organizational skills by efficiently managing workloads in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
  • Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient information, ensuring compliance with facility policies and regulations.
  • Provided high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations, adapting to the unique needs of each assignment.

Home Health Aide

Visiting Angels Home Care
02.2014 - 03.2018
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.

Education

Certificate - Nurse Aide

Stop Organizational School
Norfolk, VA
02-2006

High School Diploma -

Woodrow Wilson High School
Portsmouth, VA
06-1994

Skills

  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Toileting assistance
  • Electronic charting
  • Recording vital signs
  • Transporting patients
  • Dressing assistance
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Mobility assistance
  • Preparing meals
  • Feeding assistance expert

Timeline

Certified Nurse Assistant

Anninston Health and Rehab
11.2023 - 12.2025

Hospice Aide

Brightmoor Hospice
09.2022 - 09.2023

Travel CNA

Shift Key Agency
01.2018 - 08.2022

Home Health Aide

Visiting Angels Home Care
02.2014 - 03.2018

Certificate - Nurse Aide

Stop Organizational School

High School Diploma -

Woodrow Wilson High School

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