LETOYA DUNBAR
Tallahassee,FL
Summary
Proficient and caring Certified Nursing Assistant offering over 8 years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Specialty Tech
Tallahassee Behavioral Center
Tallahassee , FL
04.2022 - Current
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
- Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.
- Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
- Assessed clients upon admission and discharge to detox; took blood draws for labs.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hopewell Senior Care
Tallahassee, FL
08.2019 - Current
- Complete entries in logbooks, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress
- Promote development of healthy lifestyle to meet health and wellness objectives
- Assist clients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Develop rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Perform basic household chores, including washing floors, washing dishes, vacuuming, garbage disposal and dusting
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
HCA Capital Cardiology
Tallahassee , Florida
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Gathered forms and copied insurance cards to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Explained procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and increase patient cooperation.
- Maintained detailed records of test results by entering data and patient information into computer.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Efficiently performed insurance verifications, pre-certifications and pre-authorization functions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Capital Regional Medical Center
Tallahassee, FL
06.2016 - 04.2021
- Confer with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments
- Gather dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Oversee and maintain patients' rooms, guest areas and nurse stations
- Assist patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices
- Clean and prepare rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination
- Check patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep shift and charge nurses informed of changes
Certified Nursing Assistant
Miracle Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Inc
Tallahassee, FL
08.2014 - 06.2019
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomasville High School
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Companionship and emotional support
- Adaptable
- Compassionate caregiver
- Data entry
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Culturally competent care
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Patient Admission
- EMR Systems
- Behavioral Health
- Pre authorization and insurance verification
- Phlebotomy certified
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- CPI Certified
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
- BLS Certified
Timeline
Psychiatric Specialty Tech
Tallahassee Behavioral Center
04.2022 - Current
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
HCA Capital Cardiology
04.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hopewell Senior Care
08.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Capital Regional Medical Center
06.2016 - 04.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Miracle Hill Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Inc
08.2014 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Thomasville High School
Similar Profiles
Margaret DriscollMargaret Driscoll
Charge RN at Tallahassee Memorial Rehabilitation CenterCharge RN at Tallahassee Memorial Rehabilitation Center
Carolina Castañeda-MariottiniCarolina Castañeda-Mariottini
Student Nurse Intern at Tallahassee Memorial Emergency CenterStudent Nurse Intern at Tallahassee Memorial Emergency Center
Amiracle BrownAmiracle Brown
PCA at Heritage Healthcare Center at TallahasseePCA at Heritage Healthcare Center at Tallahassee
Sade AndersonSade Anderson
Geek Squad Agent at Best BuyGeek Squad Agent at Best Buy
LORENZO AARONLORENZO AARON
Crewmember at Ingram SignalizaionalCrewmember at Ingram Signalizaional