Latoya Elmore
Newark,NJ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Department Of Veterans Affairs
Lyon VA Medical Center
05.2019 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis HealthCare
Westfield, NJ
04.2003 - 05.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
Newark, NJ
08.2008 - 06.2013
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Education
Patient Care Technician
Healthcare Training Institute - Union
Union, NJ01.2017
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Endex Training Program
Elizabeth, NJ06.2003
GED -
Edison Job Corps
Edison, NJ06.1998
Skills
- Responding to Emergencies
- Family Support and Assistance
- Medications Familiarity
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Wound Care
- Charting Expertise
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- EMR Systems
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- Intake Recording
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Reading Comprehension
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Recording Vital Signs
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Patient Assessments
- Infection Control
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- ADLs Assistance
- Bathing and Dressing
- Family Communication
- Medical Record Charting Software
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Monitoring
- Pharmacology
- Geriatrics
- Pediatrics
Accomplishments
- 1199 SEIU Healthcare (Delegate)
- Documented and resolved work place issues
- Negotiate
- Distribute all important to all employees
Affiliations
- Association of Information Technology Professionals
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Department Of Veterans Affairs
05.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Newark Beth Isreal Hospital
08.2008 - 06.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Genesis HealthCare
04.2003 - 05.2019
Patient Care Technician
Healthcare Training Institute - Union
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Endex Training Program
GED -
Edison Job Corps