Desiree Lattimore
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding 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
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southpark Surgery Center
08.2024 - Current
- Escorts patients and family members to pre procedural area
- Monitors and documents vital signs in a timely manner
- Responsible for performing blood glucose monitoring and report any critical values to the nurse
- Assist patients with mobility, nourishment, and using restrooms post surgery
- Responsible for the removal of and dressing of IV site before discharge
- Stock and replenish supplies as needed
Bed Control Specialist
Novant Health
08.2022 - Current
- Performs bed assignments based upon established protocols, patient diagnosis, physician specialty and service and bed support availability
- Ensures that clinical areas are notified timely of patients needing placement, keeping delays to a minimum.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of service and specialty lines, ensuring that bed placement complies with departmental policies and procedures
Healthcare Technician
Carolinas HealthCare System
04.2016 - 08.2023
- Provides direct patient care as delegated by the Registered Nurse
- Observe and report changes in conditions and behavior
- Performs personal care for the comfort and wellbeing of the patient
- Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and other vital signs
- Assists patients and team members with transfers to bed, wheelchair, stretcher, and transports patients
Patient Service Coordinator
Medical Staffing Network
12.2015 - 08.2017
- Answering and transferring incoming phone calls, making appointments, timely and accurate scanning of documents into electronic medical record.
- Supports clinical team to efficiently assist patients with medical questions.
Patient Safety Attendant
Bayada Staffing
11.2014 - 01.2016
- Provides one-on-one observation of patients to identify behaviors which are potentially hazardous to self or others.
- Provides diversion activities such as talking, reading, or watching TV with patients.
- Report any changes in behavior immediately and de-escalate potentially dangerous situation
Personal Service Assistant
Good Shepard Home Health
04.2014 - 11.2014
- Routine and seasonal household care and maintenance
- Shopping for food and preparing meals
- Assisting with medications as needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley View Care and Rehabilitation Center
01.2011 - 03.2014
- Activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and personal hygiene
- Ensure the safety and well-being of residents is maintained
- Maintained accurate and detailed patient care records, fostering effective communication among the care team
- Engaged in ongoing education in geriatric care to better serve the aging population, improving resident care techniques
Education
Some college -
Skills
Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Reliable team player
Direct Patient Care
Compassionate
Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
Basic Life Support
Vital signs monitoring
Bedside manner
End of life care
Adaptable
Certification
- CPR
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- BLS Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- CPR certified (current)
Assessments
Nursing assistant skills, Proficient, 03/01/21, Providing nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures
Personal Information
Total Experience: Experienced nursing assistant with 14 years of experience
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southpark Surgery Center
08.2024 - Current
Bed Control Specialist
Novant Health
08.2022 - Current
Healthcare Technician
Carolinas HealthCare System
04.2016 - 08.2023
Patient Service Coordinator
Medical Staffing Network
12.2015 - 08.2017
Patient Safety Attendant
Bayada Staffing
11.2014 - 01.2016
Personal Service Assistant
Good Shepard Home Health
04.2014 - 11.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley View Care and Rehabilitation Center
01.2011 - 03.2014
Some college -
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