LATOYA Finney-El
York,PA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with over 20 years of expertise as a Certified Nursing Assistant and LPN. Committed to delivering top-quality care and fostering a comfortable patient environment. Skilled in providing hands-on support to geriatrics, special needs, dementia, rehabilitation, and respiratory patients, ensuring their physical and emotional well-being during the recovery process. Proficient in patient care, conducting comprehensive status assessments, and implementing aseptic techniques. Passionate about utilizing abilities to enhance patient outcomes and collaborate effectively with clinical professionals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Springcreek Rehabilitation and Health Center
Harrisburg, PA
09.2021 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
CNA
Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Health Center
HARRISBURG
02.2015 - 06.2020
- Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, personal hygiene, mobility needs and ROM
- Supported the social and emotional needs of patients by providing caring companionship
- Obtain vitals including blood pressure, respiration rates, and body temperature.
CNA
Elite Staffing
York
03.2008 - 11.2015
- Assisted clients with bathing, feeding, personal hygiene and all other adl's
- Provided assistance with transfers, ambulation, and exercising
- Escorted clients to Doctor appointments and and other activites
- Supported the social and emotional needs of patients by providing caring companionship.
CNA
Elite Staffing
York
07.2003 - 08.2005
- Traveled to different nursing facilities to provide staff relief
- Assisted residents with Adl's such as bathing, personal hygiene, feeding, dressing, and assisting with mobility needs.
CNA
Margret Moul Home
York
10.2002 - 07.2003
- Assisted residents with special needs with Adl's such as bathing, feeding, dressing and mobility needs
- Supported the social and emotional needs of patients by providing caring companionship
- Exercised patients with limited or no mobility, including individuals with partial or total paralysis.
CNA
Colonial Manor
York
09.2001 - 10.2002
- Supported patients with daily activities and attending to personal hygiene,feeding, dressing, transporting patients, and assisting them in walking and exercising
- Supported the social and emotional needs of patients by providing caring companionship.
CNA
Nurse Finders
York
12.2000 - 09.2001
- Traveled to different nursing facilities to provide staff relief
- Assisted residents with adl's such as bathing, feeding, personal hygiene, dressing and mobility needs
- Supported the social and emotional needs of patients by providing caring companionship.
CNA
American Medical Staffing
York
03.2000 - 12.2000
- Traveled to different nursing facilities to provide staff relief
- Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Worked with patients to assure that they participated in exercises and therapeutic activities
- Supported the social and emotional needs of patients by providing caring companionship.
CNA
Addus Healthcare Services
York
03.2000 - 09.2000
- Traveled to home care cases to provide services to the elderly such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, escorting to Doctor appointments and activities
- Helped patients also with daily living requirements by bathing, dressing and assisting with mobility needs
- Supported the social and emotional needs of patients by providing caring companionship
- Maintained confidentiality concerning treatment and personal information.
CNA
York County Nursing Home
York
07.1999 - 03.2000
- Helped residents with daily living tasks including feeding, dressing, personal hygiene, ROM and mobility needs
- Performed light housekeeping, including cleaning patient rooms and changing sheets on beds.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Lebanon County Career & Technology Center
Lebanon, PAGED -
PA Department of Education
York, PANursing Assistant Certificate -
TLC Institute
York, PASkills
- Knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards
- Excellent clinical and communication skills
- Ability to quickly learn and implement new nursing skills
- Flexible
- Compassionate
- Detail Oriented
- Highly organized and able to adequately manage multiple tasks
Certification
IV certified
Timeline
LPN
Springcreek Rehabilitation and Health Center
09.2021 - Current
CNA
Spring Creek Rehabilitation & Health Center
02.2015 - 06.2020
CNA
Elite Staffing
03.2008 - 11.2015
CNA
Elite Staffing
07.2003 - 08.2005
CNA
Margret Moul Home
10.2002 - 07.2003
CNA
Colonial Manor
09.2001 - 10.2002
CNA
Nurse Finders
12.2000 - 09.2001
CNA
American Medical Staffing
03.2000 - 12.2000
CNA
Addus Healthcare Services
03.2000 - 09.2000
CNA
York County Nursing Home
07.1999 - 03.2000
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Lebanon County Career & Technology Center
GED -
PA Department of Education
Nursing Assistant Certificate -
TLC Institute