Latrina Gaines
Detroit
Summary
New Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) graduate with 20 + years of healthcare experience, including 6+ years as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), A reliable team player skilled in medication administration and HIPAA compliance, dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and safety through proactive support and effective communication.
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
McLaren Macomb Hospital
11.2023 - 03.2025
- 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.
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Lead Medication Technician
Anthology of Troy
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Enhanced patient care by accurately administering medications according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions or complications from medications, initiating prompt interventions when necessary.
- Provided exceptional patient support, addressing concerns and answering questions regarding medications and treatments.
- Maintained accurate documentation of medication administration records, vital signs, and treatment plans for effective communication among the healthcare team.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Practical Nursing
Professional Skills Instiuite
Maumee, OH07-2025
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Irving's Professional Institute
Eastpointe, MI09-2022
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Hands-on patient support
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant Valid through Oct 2025
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Valid through Oct 2025
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
McLaren Macomb Hospital
11.2023 - 03.2025
Lead Medication Technician
Anthology of Troy
11.2021 - 11.2023
Graduate Certificate - Practical Nursing
Professional Skills Instiuite
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Irving's Professional Institute
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