Latoya Hudson
Certified nursing assistant
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Fairview Health Services UMMC
Minneapolis , MN
01.2022 - Current
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
Personal Care Assitsant
Just Comfort
Minneapolis , Minnesota
02.2020 - Current
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Patient Care Assistant
Regions Hospital
12.2020 - 04.2022
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Improved patient satisfaction by responding promptly to call lights and addressing needs or concerns.
- Contributed to a safe and hygienic environment by maintaining cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas.
- Aided in the prevention of bedsores through regular repositioning of patients according to care plans.
- Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Augustana Health Care Center Of Minneapolis
07.2010 - 02.2020
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
Minneapolis, MN06.1999
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Quality Assurance
- Supply Restocking
- Specimen Collection
- Electronic Charting
- Time Management
- Self-Motivation
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Empathy and Compassion
- Organizational Skills
- Patient Care
- Basic Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Behavior Management
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Fairview Health Services UMMC
01.2022 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Regions Hospital
12.2020 - 04.2022
Personal Care Assitsant
Just Comfort
02.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Augustana Health Care Center Of Minneapolis
07.2010 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
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