Latrice Rhodes
Brandon,MS
Summary
Adept at providing unparalleled patient care, as demonstrated during my tenure at Belhaven Nursing Home, I excel in residential support and direct patient care. Skilled in CPR and first aid, my proactive approach and dedication to workplace safety have significantly enhanced patient well-being. My expertise not only meets but exceeds employer expectations, showcasing a commitment to excellence and compassionate service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
Cooperwood Assistant Living
Flowood , MS
10.2024 - Current
- Compiled residents' daily activities and quantities of supplies used to prepare reports
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
PCA
Connerstone Caregiver
Dallas, TX
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Performed all necessary and requested patient care procedures, including keeping rooms and homes clean and neat, monitoring vital signs, and other fundamental care actions.
- Maintain a medication, nutrition, and physical fitness regimen for appropriate patients.
- Providing safety-oriented patient care includes hygiene care, ambulation assistance with or without assistive devices, assisting and monitoring patient nutrition, hand hygiene, post-mortem care, and skin breakdown prevention.
- Collect and document vital signs data, and notify the nurse of significant changes.
- Assist nursing staff in administering basic treatment.
- Assist the patient with transportation to leisure activities or outings.
Patient Care Technician
Belhaven Nursing Home
Jackson, MS
04.2020 - 03.2023
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers and bedsores.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Patient Care Technician
MS State Hospital
Pearl, MS
11.2016 - 05.2019
- Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mississippi Job Corp Center
Crystal Springs, MS05-2013
Skills
- Residential support
- Room inspection
- Direct patient care
- CPR certified
- First aid
- Workplace safety practices
Timeline
Resident Assistant
Cooperwood Assistant Living
10.2024 - Current
PCA
Connerstone Caregiver
06.2023 - 08.2024
Patient Care Technician
Belhaven Nursing Home
04.2020 - 03.2023
Patient Care Technician
MS State Hospital
11.2016 - 05.2019
High School Diploma -
Mississippi Job Corp Center
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