Latrice Terrell
Forsyth,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Proactive individual focused on delivering high-quality patient-centered care. Skilled in overseeing acute and chronic conditions and certified in CPR.
Skilled ESL Instructor versed in using effective and efficient methods of teaching while focusing on individual student needs. Experience teaching ESL at elementary and middle school grade levels for students from over several different cultural backgrounds. Leverages positive, affirming approaches to encourage learning and assimilation. Dedicated administrative assistant with excellent experience in industry. Maintains professional appearance and demeanor and expertly completes assigned tasks with focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Nurse Aide
New Generation Services
Macon, GA
04.2022 - Current
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Sanitize Peg tube and Respiratory equipment and inserted catheters as directed by nursing staff.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Completed dusting, washing dishes, laundry and vacuuming for patients.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Provided total hygiene care to 1 patient per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing and toileting.
- Collaborated in consults, patient care plan development and patient monitoring.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Placed and removed protective devices such as bedside rails and hand restraints to prevent patient injury during treatment.
- Used wheelchairs and walking equipment to assist with patient ambulation in room, hallways and bathroom.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
ESL Teacher-Independent Contractor
Bling Abc
Forsyth , GA
08.2020 - Current
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Demonstrated principles of subject material and advanced methods to students.
- Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
- Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
ESL Teacher-Independent Contractor
Cambly
Forsyth , GA
06.2020 - Current
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Created advanced job placement training focusing on promotions, career changes and career advancement.
- Advised students on course selection, progress toward graduation and career decisions.
- Created curriculum and planned course content and methods of instruction.
- Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
- Personalized instruction based on needs, interests and capabilities of individual students.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Balanced instruction, demonstration and personal work time for optimal student learning.
- Assessed work of adult students to evaluate progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Demonstrated principles of subject material and advanced methods to students.
ESL Teacher-Independent Contractor
VIPKID
Forsyth , GA
10.2019 - Current
- Teach Chinese Language Learners who live in US, Canada, and China ESL through many differing content subjects.
- Improvise and improve online curriculum.
- Create strong rapport with students and families through online and live communication during class.
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Documented student attendance and progress against goals.
- Coordinated communication between students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
- Designed seasonal programs emphasizing vocabulary, pronunciation and reading comprehension.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Educated students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
- Attended workshops to learn about student motivation and engaging learning activities.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Worked with average of 6 students per class.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Encouraged students to deepen knowledge with additional learning opportunities.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
Crew Member
Burger King
Forsyth , GA
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
- Addressed guest needs, questions or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health and safety standards and procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
Student Desk Worker
Gordon State College Counseling Services
Barnesville , GA
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.
- Checked in and out designated equipment, keys and supplies.
- Supported staff with clerical assistance for diverse daily routines and special actions.
- Recorded significant occurrences in daily log with professionalism and critical details.
Summer Student Housing Assistant
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Optimized student educational strategies with clear advice on course choices, progression and career options.
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization and integrate new technology.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
Human Resource Assistant
Tri-Bridge Realities Headquarters
Atlanta , GA
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Filed paperwork, sorted and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Administered compensation, benefits and performance management systems at direction of supervisor.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Created and completed personnel action forms for hires, terminations, title changes and terminations.
- Screened applicant resumes
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Biology/Pre-med
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA12.2017
Associate of Science - General Biology/Pre-med
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA03.2013
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA03.2013
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Wound care specialist
- Recording vital signs
- Supporting personal needs
- Transporting patients
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Documenting behaviors
- Cleaning
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Bathing
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Compassionate
- Patient Assessments
- Chronic disease management
- Test Proctoring
- Positive Reinforcement
- Differentiated Instruction
- ESL- English as Second Language
- Adult Education
Certification
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- TESOL International Open Academy - October 2019
Language Learning
I love learning languages. My goals are to become a polyglot. Currently, I am studying Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Japanese and French concurrently. I am at a different level in each language. Therefore, I approach each language differently to prevent confusion and boredom.
Language Learning and The Arts
I love learning new languages. One of my dreams is to become a polyglot and travel using what I learned. I am currently studying multiple languages at the moment including Spanish, Chinese and Korean. I also love The Arts such as- painting, singing, writing etc.
Timeline
Nurse Aide
New Generation Services
04.2022 - Current
ESL Teacher-Independent Contractor
Bling Abc
08.2020 - Current
ESL Teacher-Independent Contractor
Cambly
06.2020 - Current
ESL Teacher-Independent Contractor
VIPKID
10.2019 - Current
Crew Member
Burger King
10.2019 - 03.2020
Student Desk Worker
Gordon State College Counseling Services
08.2016 - 12.2016
Summer Student Housing Assistant
Gordon State College
06.2016 - 08.2016
Human Resource Assistant
Tri-Bridge Realities Headquarters
06.2013 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - General Biology/Pre-med
Gordon State College
Associate of Science - General Biology/Pre-med
Gordon State College
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Gordon State College
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