LaToya Bugg-Beasley
Hopewell
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center
07.2016 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden Living of Battlefield Park
09.2011 - 07.2015
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
No - Certified Medical Assistant
Chester Career College
Chester, VACertified Nurse Assistant
Southside Virginia Community College
Alberta Va12.2007
Yes - General Studies
Park View Senior High
South Hill Va06.2002
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing Assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Basic Life Support
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Safety Precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic Charting
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Dinwiddie Health & Rehab Center
07.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden Living of Battlefield Park
09.2011 - 07.2015
No - Certified Medical Assistant
Chester Career College
Certified Nurse Assistant
Southside Virginia Community College
Yes - General Studies
Park View Senior High
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