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