Latrica Edwards
Kansas City,KS
Summary
Accomplished Clinical Coordinator at Ascension St. Joseph Place, adept in clinical leadership and direct patient care. Excelled in staff mentoring, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Demonstrated expertise in developing training programs, contributing to a significant improvement in patient care quality and staff efficiency. Skilled in fostering community partnerships and excelling in multidisciplinary team collaboration.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Coordinator
Ascension St. Joseph Place
04.2019 - Current
- Mentored new clinical staff members for proper onboarding and orientation processes.
- Worked closely with clinic administrators to maintain a safe, clean and well-organized environment in which patients could receive care.
- Developed strong relationships with community partners to enhance support services available for patients beyond the clinical setting.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration through effective communication and coordination among healthcare team members.
- Implemented new policies and educated staff on changes.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and best practices through diligent oversight of clinical procedures, documentation, and staff training.
CMA/CNA
Ascension St. Joseph Place
04.1996 - Current
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KSSkills
- Staff Scheduling
- Clinical Leadership
- Clinical Documentation
- Developing training programs
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Direct Patient Care
Accomplishments
- Participated in Ascension St. Jospeh's ALNA Program.
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Certified Medication Aide
Timeline
Clinical Coordinator
Ascension St. Joseph Place
04.2019 - Current
CMA/CNA
Ascension St. Joseph Place
04.1996 - Current
Associate of Applied Science -
Kansas City Kansas Community College