Latoya Lewis
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. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel CNA
Aya Healthcare
06.2020 - Current
- Provided high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations, adapting to the unique needs of each assignment.
- Enhanced patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive care during travel assignments.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient information, ensuring compliance with facility policies and regulations.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure seamless continuity of care during patient transfers between facilities.
- Served as a mentor to new CNAs during their orientation period, providing guidance on facility policies and best practices for patient care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Anticipated potential issues related to specific diagnoses or treatments based on knowledge gained from prior travel CNA experiences.
Agency CNA
Shore Staffing Inc.
03.2019 - 06.2021
- Was Apart of the Bridge Team , A rapid response team to Critical Care Assignments
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in hospital facility.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- 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.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Nightingale College
Ogden, UT12.2026
Skills
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Family Education
- Observing responses
- Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
- CNA Certification
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Preparing meals
- Patient Positioning
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Certified Medication Technician (CMT)
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Care
- End of life care
- Adaptable
- Calm Under Stress
- Heavy Lifting
- CPR/AED
- Patient-focused care
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Reliable team player
- HIPAA Compliance
- Draw blood for lab/
- IV starter experience
Timeline
Travel CNA
Aya Healthcare
06.2020 - Current
Agency CNA
Shore Staffing Inc.
03.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse
Nightingale College