Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Latoye McDonald

Latoye McDonald

Mullins,SC

Summary

Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Oak View, adept in patient-focused care and vital signs monitoring. Excelled in delivering compassionate support and maintaining HIPAA compliance, significantly enhancing patient comfort and safety. Proven track record in geriatric care, blending technical skills with empathy to improve patient outcomes.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Oak View
07.2023 - Current
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
  • Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.

CNA

Mullins Nursing Center
11.2019 - Current
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • 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.

CNA

Sunny Acres Nursing Home
05.2016 - 10.2019
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

MHT

Lighthouse Care Center
05.2009 - 04.2016
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

CNA

Conway Manor
03.2003 - 09.2008

Took vitals. Helped patients with ADL’s Bathed dressed and toileted patients. Ensured their safety.

Education

Certification - Nursing Assistant

Carver, Florence SC
06.2002

Accounting/Data Processing

Marion County Technical Education Center , Marion SC
06.1995

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Basic Life Support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Compassionate communication
  • Patient Transfers
  • Toileting assistance
  • Reliable team player
  • Recording vital signs
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Safety Precautions
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bedside manner
  • Compassionate
  • Patient Lifting
  • End of life care
  • Patient-focused care
  • Electronic Charting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Geriatric Care
  • Direct Patient Care

Certification

  • First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.

Timeline

CNA - Oak View
07.2023 - Current
CNA - Mullins Nursing Center
11.2019 - Current
CNA - Sunny Acres Nursing Home
05.2016 - 10.2019
MHT - Lighthouse Care Center
05.2009 - 04.2016
CNA - Conway Manor
03.2003 - 09.2008
Carver - Certification , Nursing Assistant
Marion County Technical Education Center - , Accounting/Data Processing
Latoye McDonald