Latoya Evans
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Skilled in patient care and medical equipment operation, I excelled at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital by enhancing patient safety through strict sterilization procedures. My compassionate caregiving and ability to multitask improved patient well-being and household efficiency, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and emotional support in challenging environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Caregiver
Private Residence
3400 Auburn Blvd
04.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Managed patient medications, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
- Promoted client independence through encouragement and assistance in self-care tasks when appropriate.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to healthcare providers promptly.
- Maintained detailed records of daily activities, observations, incidents, medication intake-allowing for effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Educated family members about caregiving techniques for continuity of care during caregiver absences or transitions between shifts.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Developed personalized care plans to address individual needs and goals.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
Central Supply Technician
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
Hollywood, FL
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Conducted thorough inspections of incoming shipments, verifying accuracy and quality of products received.
- Assisted in training new central supply technicians, sharing best practices for efficient workflow management within the department.
- Improved accessibility to essential supplies by maintaining an up-to-date computerized inventory system.
- Consistently met or exceeded departmental performance metrics by focusing on accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness in all central supply tasks.
- Supported infection control measures by adhering to strict guidelines for handling, storing, and distributing sterile items.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring easy access to necessary supplies for medical staff.
- Provided exceptional customer service to internal departments, addressing inquiries and resolving any supply-related issues promptly.
- Enhanced patient safety by implementing strict sterilization and decontamination procedures for medical equipment.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments, equipment and surfaces.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Sterile Processing
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ09.2024
High School Diploma - General Studies
Parkway Academy @ Bcc
Miramar, FL06.2010
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Patient Care
- Housekeeping Duties
- Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Medication Administration
- Physical therapy assistance
- Basic Housekeeping
- Multitasking and Organization
- Elderly Care
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Heavy Lifting
- Flexible Schedule
- HIPAA Compliance
- Certified in CPR/AED
Timeline
Central Supply Technician
Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
06.2022 - 04.2024
Private Caregiver
Private Residence
04.2022 - Current
Graduate Certificate - Sterile Processing
Penn Foster College
High School Diploma - General Studies
Parkway Academy @ Bcc