Latoya Tucker
Columbia
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation, skilled in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and dignity while implementing infection control measures, resulting in improved safety. A reliable team player dedicated to delivering high-quality personal care and emotional support.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment to promote safety.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records, enhancing communication.
- Trained new staff on essential procedures and best practices in patient care delivery.
- Implemented infection control protocols, reducing risk of hospital-acquired infections among patients.
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Midlands Health and Rehabilitation
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to support care plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitt Healthcare Columbia
07.2015 - 08.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to support care plans.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, ensuring high levels of satisfaction in care provided.
- 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.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center
02.2000 - 07.2002
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes to support care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, promoting safety and hygiene.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Implemented infection control measures to safeguard patient health and safety.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spring Valley
Columbia, SCSkills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Opus Post Acute Rehabilitation
03.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Midlands Health and Rehabilitation
09.2022 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pruitt Healthcare Columbia
07.2015 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center
02.2000 - 07.2002
High School Diploma -
Spring Valley