Latoya Partlow
Register Nurse
Southaven,MS
Summary
Empathetic Nursing Assistant/ Healthcare Coordinator commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration and unprecedented patient relations. Interacts with patients from diverse cultures and backgrounds. In-depth knowledge of medical terminology and HIPAA regulations. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant and Unit Coordinator with extensive experience in patient care and hospital administrative functions. Strong healthcare skills combined with ability to evaluate and advocate for patient needs. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education. Efficient and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with 14 years of experience in hospital settings. Skilled in assisting with technical nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures and accurately charting patient records.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Office Secretary
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
Southaven, MS
01.2018 - Current
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs
- Collaborated with assistants doctors to prepare and set up rooms with adequate supplies and equipment
- Supported providers in outpatient medical office through coordinating all administrative operations
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department
- Assisted House Supervisor
- Patient Placement
- Assigned Rn and Pca to needed floors directed by House Supervisors
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for up to 300 patient day providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for over 10 patients
Health Unit Coordinator
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
Southaven, Mississippi
10.2010 - Current
- Provided care for 48 or more-patient unit, coordinating day-to-day hygiene, feeding and quality of life functions.
- Scheduled surgeries, managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage.
- Consult Doctors
- Patient placement
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
Southaven, Mississippi
10.2010 - Current
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
- Cared for average of 48 or more patients per 12 in Meg Surgery, Postpartum, Emergency ICU, ICU Stepdown facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Nurse's informed of changes
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
Unit Secretary
Methodist Olive Branch Hospital
Oliver Branch, MS
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for over 30 patients.
- Completed and filed financial documentation for accounting purposes.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Maintained rapport with all unit staff, including physicians, nurse and other healthcare personnel.
- Managed incoming calls and directed to appropriate department.
- Transcribed doctors' medication orders, lab test requests and care plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Desoto Healthcare
Southaven, Mississippi
08.2010 - 10.2010
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
Education
High School Diploma -
Water Valley High School
Water Valley, MS08.2005
Associate -
Northwest Community College
Senatobia, MS2017
Associate of Science - License Practical Nurse
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Memphis, Tn2019
Skills
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient Management
- Inpatient care
- Breathing treatments
- Indirect Patient Care
- Outpatient care
- Caregiving skills
- Documenting intake
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Notifying family members
- Data Entry
Certification
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
Nursing Office Secretary
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
01.2018 - Current
Unit Secretary
Methodist Olive Branch Hospital
11.2016 - 06.2017
Health Unit Coordinator
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
10.2010 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
10.2010 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Desoto Healthcare
08.2010 - 10.2010
High School Diploma -
Water Valley High School
Associate -
Northwest Community College
Associate of Science - License Practical Nurse
Tennessee College of Applied Technology