Latoya Smith
Bodden Town ,Savannah
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Nursing Assistant at Ekare Nursing institute with skills in elderly care and household management. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through compassionate support and effective communication. Adept at meal planning and maintaining a clean environment, ensuring safety and comfort for all residents.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Domestic Helper
Cecile Roberts
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted in meal planning and preparation, ensuring nutritious meals were served daily.
- Managed laundry services, including washing, drying, folding, and ironing clothing items.
- Performed light cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down bathrooms.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized home environment for family members.
- Provided attentive childcare with age-appropriate activities to foster growth and development.
- Established trust with employers through reliable performance in completing daily tasks efficiently.
- Utilized time management skills to effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities throughout each day.
- Maintained a positive living atmosphere through timely identification of improvement opportunities.
- Conducted deep cleaning tasks such as dusting furniture, vacuuming carpets, and mopping floors for an immaculate living space.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Facilitated open communication between family members to address concerns or conflicts that arose within the household.
- Handled grocery shopping duties while adhering to dietary restrictions and preferences of family members.
- Inspected utilities and appliances to detect possible issues requiring repair.
- Ensured consistent adherence to safety protocols within the household for accident prevention purposes among all occupants of the residence.
- Occupied personal residences to maintain security of property and oversee necessary business and repair transactions during temporary absence of owner.
- Answered telephone and doorbell, took messages, and relayed information to owner.
- Secured locks and entryways to prevent unauthorized access by persons not approved by owners.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere for guests by keeping common areas tidy and setting up accommodations during their stay if needed.
- Coordinated home maintenance tasks like scheduling repairs or preventative measures for appliances and systems within the residence.
Nursing Assistant
Ekare Nursing,Eric Clarke
01.2016 - 03.2017
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Enhanced continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift reports and maintaining clear communication with incoming staff members.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Streamlined workflow for nursing staff by efficiently managing supplies inventory and restocking necessary items in a timely manner.
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
- Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and implementation of appropriate turning schedules for bedridden patients.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Career Academy of Professional Studies
Kingston,Jamaica12.2009
High School Diploma -
Spaulding High School
Clarendon 05.2007
Skills
- Childcare experience
- Home maintenance
- Grocery shopping
- Elderly care
- Cleaning proficiency
- Bathroom sanitizing
- Cooking expertise
- Laundry management
- Household budgeting
- Meal planning
- Maintenance
- Dishwashing efficiency
- Chemical handling
- Pest control
- Polishing surfaces
- Multitasking and organization
- Physically strong
- Teamwork
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Customer service
- Cleaning techniques
- Hospitality background
- Interior and exterior cleaning
- Customer service-focused
Timeline
Domestic Helper
Cecile Roberts
01.2021 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Ekare Nursing,Eric Clarke
01.2016 - 03.2017
Diploma - Nursing
Career Academy of Professional Studies
High School Diploma -
Spaulding High School
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