Latoya Lopez
Woonsocket,RI
Summary
Reliable healthcare worker with 6 years of experience as a nursing assistant and behavioral health as I am seeking A hospital setting to gain more knowledge and experience.
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Certified Phlebotomist with extensive training and hands-on experience in venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection techniques. Quick to build rapport with patients and successful at reducing patients' anxiety or discomfort.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phlebotomist
Miriam Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island
07.2023 - Current
- Performed venipuncture and other blood collection procedures according to established standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens for analysis and testing.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
- Verified patient information prior to specimen collection.
- Provided assistance to clinical staff during patient visits.
- Collected specimens from pediatric, adult, geriatric, and special needs patients.
- Followed all safety protocols when handling hazardous materials.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in phlebotomy services.
- Documented patient information into electronic medical records system.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines regarding patient privacy.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with patients.
- Assisted in the training of new phlebotomists.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Collected specimens for drug screens, paternity tests and alcohol tests.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions and provided immediate care as needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
MAS Medical Staffing
Providence, RI
06.2021 - Current
- Follow individual care plans for 70+residence by working closely with nursing and staff.
- Provide safe bedside care and support to residents in a 200 bed facility.
- Establish a special connection with residents through empathy and relationship building techniques
- Help residence with moving, walking , personal hygiene, Eating, and other daily activities.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mount St Rita Health Centre
Cumberland, Rhode Island
05.2018 - 01.2021
- Taking fast, accurate vitals for patients.
- Detailed record keeping skills for patient charts and follow up care.
- Hands on experience caring for patients.
- Providing nursing assistance to residents in a 120 bed long-term care facility.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woonsocket Health & Rehab Center
Woonsocket, RI
08.2019 - 04.2020
- Provide High quality patient care on rehabilitation floor.
- Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering emptying drainage bags and bathing.
- Assistant residence with daily living including helping with meals transfer and using assistive devices.
- Complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interaction.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Concord Home Health
Cranston, RI
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Plan, purchase, prepare, and serve meals to client.
- Perform light housekeeping duties cooking, cleaning, washing and errands.
- Report any variation in client's physical or mental health to care manager.
- Change bed linens, wash and iron patients' laundry, and clean patients.
Day Program Staff
HMEA, Horace Mann Educational Associates
Hopedale, MA
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Direct support professionals provide challenging, meaningful activities that promote personal growth to adults with varying disabilities attended the day program.
- The program provides in environment that is person centered and reflects the needs, interests, abilities and desire of the participants.
Job Coach/Direct Support Professional
Seven Hills Foundation
Woonsocket, RI
11.2017 - 01.2019
- Job coaches provide job training and direct support to individuals with varying disabilities working in Employment settings including competitive, supported,Integrated work sites, and work services.
Education
High school diploma -
Greenwood High School
Greenwood, SCSkills
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Observation Documentation
- Vital Signs Collection
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- CNA Certification
- CPR Certification
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Feeding Tube Management
- Behavior Observation
- Indirect Patient Care
- Multitasking abilities
- Blood collection
- Venipuncture
- Medical records handling
- Patient confidentiality
- Sample labeling
- Proper labeling
- HIPAA
- Patient support
- Medical office administration
- Specimen collection and storage
Certification
CPR certified, CNA licensed, vaccinated
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Phlebotomist
Miriam Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
MAS Medical Staffing
06.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Woonsocket Health & Rehab Center
08.2019 - 04.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Concord Home Health
01.2019 - 01.2020
Day Program Staff
HMEA, Horace Mann Educational Associates
07.2018 - 05.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mount St Rita Health Centre
05.2018 - 01.2021
Job Coach/Direct Support Professional
Seven Hills Foundation
11.2017 - 01.2019
High school diploma -
Greenwood High School