LATOYA GODFREY

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Professional Summary

** ***** ********** ** * certified nursing assistant/3 years as a certified phlebotomist. Responsible job title with

excellent communication skills demonstrated by number years of experience in healthcare.proficient in blood

draws.injections and collection of specimens for processing.

Skills

Professional bedside manner Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge

Patient positioning competency Patient-focused care

Insulin medication assistance Trustworthy companion

Venipuncture/blood draw expert Companionship and emotional support

wound cleaning/care ability Compassionate caregiver

Patient and family advocacy Efficient and reliable team player

Patient/family focused Adaptable

Hospice and palliative care experience

Work History

caregiver, 09/2008 to 09/2014

caregiver/private duty – South Euclid, OH

Followed infection control procedures.

Assisted patients with daily functions.

Monitored fluid intake and output levels.

Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.

Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.

Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.

Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.

Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley

catheter removal and EKGs.

Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.

Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.

Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.

Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.

Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.

Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.

Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.

caregiver, 10/2008 to 12/2012

senior independence – Willoughby, OH

Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.

Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.

Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.

Changed sterile dressings.

Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.

Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.

Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.

Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.

Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.

Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.

Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.

Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular

dystrophy.

Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.

Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.

Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements

Assisted patients with daily functions.

Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.

phlebotomist, 09/2009 to 12/2012

center for womens health – Shaker Heights, OH

Assessed patients and documented their medical histories.

Assisted doctors with procedures

Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.

Performed monthly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.

Provided patient education.

Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.

Followed infection control procedures.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

collected blood draws for lab tesitng

Education

certificate: 2004

American Red Cross - Cleveland, OH

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