Latoyia Childs
Camden,AR
Summary
Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Springs of Camden Health and Rehabilitation
06.2012 - 04.2026
- Led initiatives to streamline workflow processes, improving overall efficiency in daily operations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ouachita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2016 - 07.2022
- Provided direct patient care, assisting with daily living activities and promoting comfort.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Assisted in mobility support, utilizing proper techniques to enhance patient safety during transfers.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for residents.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and operational protocols within facility.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by actively listening to concerns and addressing needs promptly.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Patient Care Technician
Ouachita County Medical Center
03.2015 - 05.2016
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Silver Oaks Health and Rehabilitation
08.2012 - 05.2015
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Education
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Southern Arkansas University Tech
East Camden, AR07-2012
High School Diploma -
Camden Fairview High
Camden, AR05-2011
Skills
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Safety precautions
- Geriatric care
- Pediatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Positioning patients
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
English
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ouachita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2016 - 07.2022
Patient Care Technician
Ouachita County Medical Center
03.2015 - 05.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Silver Oaks Health and Rehabilitation
08.2012 - 05.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Springs of Camden Health and Rehabilitation
06.2012 - 04.2026
Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Southern Arkansas University Tech
High School Diploma -
Camden Fairview High