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Latoya Gilbert

JACKSON TN

Summary

Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Douglas Nursing Home, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrates exceptional compassion and empathy, enhancing patient satisfaction through attentive and personalized care. Proven ability in HIPAA compliance and emergency response, contributing to a 20% improvement in patient safety measures. A reliable team player known for exceptional multitasking and organizational skills.

Work History

CNA

Volunteer Home Care
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.

CNA

LaurelWood Nursing Home
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.

CNA

Tennessee State Veterans Home
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • 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.

CNA

Humboldt Nursing Home
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.

CNA

Douglas Nursing Home
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.

Education

High School Diploma - All

McKenzie High School
McKenzie, TN
05.2001

Skills

  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Bathing assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Basic life support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • End-of-life care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Patient transfers
  • Emotional support
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Emergency response
  • Clinical documentation
  • Medication administration
  • Wound care
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Active listening
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Health monitoring
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Infection control practices
  • Toileting assistance
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Reliable team player
  • Recording vital signs
  • Safety precautions
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Compassionate
  • Patient lifting
  • Electronic charting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Geriatric care
  • Direct patient care
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Mobility assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Light housekeeping
  • Patient assessments
  • Specimen collection
  • Transporting patients
  • Patient management
  • Valid state driver's license
  • Activity planning
  • Care plan implementation
  • Observing responses
  • Preparing meals
  • Reliable transportation
  • Medical records management
  • Meal planning
  • Pediatric care
  • Conducting intakes
  • Chronic disease management
  • General housekeeping
  • Range of motion exercises

Timeline

CNA

Volunteer Home Care

CNA

LaurelWood Nursing Home

CNA

Tennessee State Veterans Home

CNA

Humboldt Nursing Home

CNA

Douglas Nursing Home

High School Diploma - All

McKenzie High School

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