Latoya Shaw
Pompano Beach,FL
Summary
Focused patient care professional accustomed to prioritizing and delivering basic patient care. Offers 10 years of comprehensive experience in recording vital signs, collecting specimens and preparing accurate documentation. Recognized by patients for delivering five-star patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Broward Health Imperial Point Medical
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Assists patients with activities of daily living including eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination
- Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients
- Obtain vital signs: blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate, and oxygen level
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Supported patients'' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
- Supported needs of 8+ residents under long-term care.
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
09.2022 - 08.2023
- As a nursing student I listened and received report from the night nurse
- I performed vital signs, head to toe assessment, administered medication, injection, EKG, removed IV's, checked blood glucose, discharged patients, changed and clean colostomy, inserted Foley catheter
- Witness open heart surgery being performed
- Watched a rapid response in action
- Transferred a critical patient to the ICU
- Assist with wound care
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly responding to changing patient conditions and adjusting care strategies accordingly.
- Applied evidence-based practices when providing nursing care to ensure that interventions were grounded in current research and best practice guidelines.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance with daily living activities and effectively communicating with healthcare team members.
Nursing Student (Pediatrics)
West Boca Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Supported nursing staff by performing routine tasks such as taking vitals, administering medications, and documenting patient information.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
- Developed strong time management skills through effective prioritization of tasks, allowing for increased efficiency in the workplace.
- Bathed, changed and fed patients suffering from discomfort, ailments and disabilities to provide extra assistance and care.
- Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Broward Health North
01.2013 - 08.2022
- Assists patients with activities of daily living including eating and drinking, bathing, shaving, oral care, grooming, and elimination
- Assists with mobility by regular turning and positioning, dangling, and ambulating patients
- Obtain vital signs: blood pressure, temperature, respiratory rate, heart rate, and oxygen level
- Phlebotomy and EKG
- Help get clients ready for surgery
- Assist surgeon with econsent, order supplies for department, print papers for scheduled surgery, and some secretary work
- Supported needs of 9+ residents under long-term care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping.
Education
Associate in Science (AS) - Registered Nurse
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
Delray Beach, FL12.2024
Associate in Science (AS) - Medical Assistant
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL05.1998
Skills
- Hospital Experience
- Level II Trauma Center
- Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- Phlebotomy
- EKG
- Experience Administering Injections
- Basic life support
- Multitasking
- Compassionate care
- Vital signs documentation
Certification
- BLS Certification
- RMA
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Nursing Student (Pediatrics)
West Boca Hospital
05.2023 - 06.2023
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Broward Health Imperial Point Medical
09.2022 - 12.2023
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
09.2022 - 08.2023
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Broward Health North
01.2013 - 08.2022
Associate in Science (AS) - Medical Assistant
Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
- BLS Certification
- RMA
Associate in Science (AS) - Registered Nurse
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
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