LaToya Leonard
Bossier City,LA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with 12 years experience in the healthcare field with extensive experience in patient care and administrative functions in hospitals and Nursing homes. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Christus Health Rehab
1035 Margaret Place Shreveport,La 71101
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alpha Nursing Staff
05.2021 - Current
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Compassionate
- Transporting patients
- Patient privacy and confidentiality
- Documenting behaviors
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Charting and clinical documentation, Built relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in order to help patients achieve their personal care plan goals
- Increased patient satisfaction by assisting people with personal tasks like dressing and walking
- Assisted patients with their daily needs, such as feeding and bathing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colonial Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Assisted patients with their daily needs, such as feeding and bathing
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, and other hygiene requirements
- Assisted with daily living activities and coordinated and ensured a safe patient living environment.
Resident Assistant
Brookdale Assisted Living
2540 Beene Blvd Bossier City,La 71111
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Answered call lights and helped patients feel more comfortable and secure by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patient clothing, and bedside tales
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Escorted residents to community activities and games and encouraged participation.
Home Health Aide
Trinity Home Health
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Kept track of patient care, condition, progress, and problems to report, and I talked to my supervisor or case manager about my findings
- Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and incontinence care, among other things In there home setting
- GED
Education
First Aid/CPR Certified Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) -
Certification Nursing Assistant - Nursing - undefined
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
2010
Skills
- First Aid Knowledge
- EMR Systems
- Ethical Standards
- Policy Reinforcement
- Direct Patient Care
- Time Management
- ADL Management
- Vital Signs Collection
- Patient Assessments
- CPR Certified
- Team Player
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Christus Health Rehab
11.2021 - 02.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Alpha Nursing Staff
05.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colonial Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2019 - 05.2021
Resident Assistant
Brookdale Assisted Living
05.2019 - 09.2019
Home Health Aide
Trinity Home Health
06.2017 - 05.2019
First Aid/CPR Certified Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) -
Certification Nursing Assistant - Nursing - undefined
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College