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LaTashia Sorrell

St Louis

Summary

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with experience at Delmar Gardens, skilled in vital sign monitoring and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and emotional support. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while delivering exceptional assistance in daily living activities and fostering a supportive environment for patients.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Delmar Gardens
Chesterfield
08.2014 - Current
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Accompany patients to appointments
  • One on one companionship

Certified Nursing Assistant

FirstLight Home Health Care
Hazelwood
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
  • Accompany patients to grocery stores and malls.
  • Accompany patients to appointments.
  • Constant companionship

Education

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Bell Brown Medical Institute
Hazelwood, MO
05-2021

Certificate - Applied Health

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA
12-2012

Skills

  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Patient hygiene support
  • Specimen collection
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Patient care documentation
  • Housekeeping duties
  • Nutritional support
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Care plan implementation
  • Compassionate
  • Effective communication
  • Emotional support

Certification

  • Licensed Phlebotomist

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Delmar Gardens
08.2014 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

FirstLight Home Health Care
01.2014 - 01.2016

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Bell Brown Medical Institute

Certificate - Applied Health

Wiregrass Georgia Technical College

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