LaTressa Easley
Little Rock,AR
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA/Mental HealthTexh
MedLInk
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities as needed.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Director of Educational Services
MedLInk
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing curricula through regular reviews, identifying opportunities for enhancement or modification as needed.
- Worked toward defined revenue goals for outreach, field trips and other educational programs.
- Directed the creation of assessment tools to evaluate student progress, informing targeted interventions for struggling learners.
- Optimized resource allocation by analyzing budgetary needs and prioritizing investments in educational materials, technology, and personnel.
- Developed partnerships with community organizations to enrich school programming and provide additional resources for students and families.
- Developed and led programming implementation aligned with federal and foundational grants.
- Mentored new teachers on best practices in classroom management, lesson planning, and instructional delivery methods.
- Oversaw special education services to ensure compliance with federal regulations and equitable support for all students.
Dietary Manager
Col. Glenn Health And Rehab
12.2019 - 02.2024
- Purchased food supplies for department according to budget limitations.
- Improved patient satisfaction by developing and implementing well-balanced, nutritious meal plans tailored to individual dietary needs.
- Conducted regular audits of food storage areas, ensuring adherence to cleanliness and food safety protocols.
- Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
- Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of all dietary department activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to create customized care plans that enhanced patients'' overall health outcomes.
- Visited with residents to inquire about satisfaction, quality, and personal preferences.
- Championed an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration among dietary department staff members leading toward improved morale.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the dietary department through ongoing assessment and modification of processes and procedures.
Education
Certified Dietary Management - Dietary
North Dakota State University
Fargo, NDBasics - Education
Pulaski Tech
North Little Rock, ARSkills
- Reliable team player
- Complex Problem-Solving
- HIPAA Compliance
- Safety Precautions
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic Charting
- Direct Patient Care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient Assessments
- Valid State driver's license
- Care plan implementation
Timeline
Dietary Manager
Col. Glenn Health And Rehab
12.2019 - 02.2024
CNA/Mental HealthTexh
MedLInk
Director of Educational Services
MedLInk
Certified Dietary Management - Dietary
North Dakota State University
Basics - Education
Pulaski Tech
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