Latunga Garrett
Forney
Summary
Healthcare professional with well-rounded skill set in patient care and medical support. Recognized for adeptly handling patient assessments and providing consistent, high-quality care. Known for fostering team collaboration and adaptability to changing healthcare environments, ensuring seamless patient experiences and outcomes.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Countryview Nursing and Rehab
Terrell, TX
06.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and dignity.
- Documented patient progress and care in electronic health records system.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ridgecrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Forney, TX
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to develop comprehensive patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health management and safety protocols.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment adhering to infection control standards.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Countryview Nursing and Rehab
Terrell, TX
2019 - 2024
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Palomino Place
Mesquite, TX
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Buckner Retirement Village
Dallas, Tx
12.2006 - 11.2016
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and dignity.
Education
Associate of Science - LVN License
Navarro College
Corsicana, TX09-2003
Skills
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR
- IV Therapy
- Wound Care
- Tracheotomy Care
Timeline
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Countryview Nursing and Rehab
06.2025 - Current
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Ridgecrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2024 - 08.2025
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Palomino Place
03.2018 - 04.2019
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Buckner Retirement Village
12.2006 - 11.2016
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Countryview Nursing and Rehab
2019 - 2024
Associate of Science - LVN License
Navarro College