Jordan Latham
Hopkinsville
Summary
Compassionate CNA with over 15 years of strong skills in quality patient care, effective communication, and strict HIPAA compliance. I am a loyal and dedicated individual with an ambition to succeed in any given environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Western Kentucky Pulmonary Clinic
Hopkinsville
03.2012 - Current
- Performed vital signs, assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to physician.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected specimens from patients & performed urinalysis dip sticks, strep/flu swabs, pregnancy test, alpha 1 testing, and liquid (blood) biopsy.
- Assisted MD/APRN in procedures such as wound care, port flush, FOB test, pap smears, chest tube removal, suture/staple removal.
- Performed pulmonary function test and X-rays of the chest.
- Reviewed lab results with MD & informed patient of results.
- Processed medication prior authorizations and appeals, improving access to necessary treatments for patients.
- Managed prescription refill requests and sent to appropriate pharmacy.
- Enrolled patients in assistance programs for specialty medications.
- Collected, filed, scanned, and retrieved confidential patient information.
- Trained new employees.
- Ran & analyzed daily KASPER reports to ensure compliance with Kentucky controlled substance regulations.
- Answered incoming calls and scheduled future appointments.
- Managed office paperwork for nursing homes, home health, home medical supply stores, oxygen use, and pharmacies.
CNA
Jennie Stuart- Emergency Department
Hopkinsville
09.2009 - 10.2011
- Obtained & monitored vital signs.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control procedures consistently.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests efficiently.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers to other departments.
- Assisted MD/APRN during procedures such as I & D of abscess, sutures/staples, wound care, temporary casting.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing purposes.
- Provided fast-paced, critical care including patient resuscitation, one-on-ones, EKG's, Accu-checks, fetal heart beat.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure quality patient care.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville, KYSkills
- Quality patient care
- Effective communication
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- Prior Authorization Specialist
- Strong computer skills
Certification
- CNA
- BLS
Timeline
CNA
Western Kentucky Pulmonary Clinic
03.2012 - Current
CNA
Jennie Stuart- Emergency Department
09.2009 - 10.2011
Some College (No Degree) -
Hopkinsville Community College