Latoya Mcquater
Dayton,OH
Summary
Proven healthcare professional with extensive experience at Homecare Assistance, adept in vital signs monitoring and compassionate communication. Excelled in patient care, improving patient satisfaction significantly. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and patient transfers, demonstrating a commitment to safety and empathy. Achieved a notable increase in efficiency through meticulous attention to detail and proactive patient support.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Homecare Assistance
08.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Medical Assistant/ CNA
Shiloh Family Medicine
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Provided support during emergencies by administering first aid treatments under physician supervision until further assistance arrived.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Helped improve patient outcomes by educating and advising on relevant treatments and care.
Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Nissin Precision
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Boosted team productivity by training new hires and cross-training existing employees on multiple tasks.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Supported workplace safety through strict adherence to safety protocols and regular inspections of machinery.
Press Operator
Select Industries Corporation
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
- Increased production output by implementing effective time management techniques and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness throughout the workspace, adhering to established guidelines for equipment care and maintenance procedures.
Production Operator
Mancor Industries
07.2006 - 05.2022
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Boosted team productivity by training new hires and cross-training existing employees on multiple tasks.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Supported workplace safety through strict adherence to safety protocols and regular inspections of machinery.
Sanitation Worker
Conagra Brands
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
- Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
- Washed down facility walls, floors, and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Ensured proper disposal procedures by carefully handling hazardous materials according to established protocols.
- Coordinated tasks to complete residential and commercial mopping, scrubbing and sanitizing of all assigned areas.
Education
Ged - Basic
Patterson Co-op
Dayton, OH05.1995
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Patient Transfers
- Compassionate communication
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Recording vital signs
- Safety Precautions
- HIPAA Compliance
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Patient Lifting
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
Certified nursing assistant
Timeline
CNA
Homecare Assistance
08.2024 - Current
Medical Assistant/ CNA
Shiloh Family Medicine
05.2023 - 02.2024
Press Operator
Select Industries Corporation
09.2021 - 08.2022
Inspector in Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Nissin Precision
07.2021 - 04.2022
Sanitation Worker
Conagra Brands
07.2020 - 09.2020
Production Operator
Mancor Industries
07.2006 - 05.2022
Ged - Basic
Patterson Co-op
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