Latonia Nesmith
Corinth
Summary
Achieved high standards of patient care through 20+ years of experience in various healthcare settings. Enhanced patient well-being by monitoring vital signs and facilitating daily living activities. Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams to promote patient rights and comfort.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Selmer Post Acute (AHC Selmer)
04.2022 - 11.2025
- Provided direct patient care, including ADLs( bathing, dressing, feeding, and assisting with mobility)
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records to ensure continuity of care
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients based on their exact needs and wants.
- Assisted in transferring patients between beds, wheelchairs, stretchers using proper lifting techniques to ensure safety.
- Responded promptly to call lights and requests for assistance from patients
- Supported patients' emotional well-being by actively listening to their concerns and offering comfort
- Assisted in post-mortem care including cleaning the body respectfully and preparing for transfer
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, when interacting with patients' families regarding their loved ones' condition
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Adamsville health and rehabilitation
10.2017 - 04.2022
- Provided direct patient care, including assisting with ADLs
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes
- Assisted with medical procedures such as wound care
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by regularly sanitizing equipment and ensuring proper disposal of waste
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records to ensure continuity of care
- Responded promptly to call lights and requests for assistance from patients
- Assisted in transferring patients between beds, wheelchairs, stretchers using proper lifting techniques
- Supported patients' emotional well-being by actively listening to their concerns and offering comfort when needed
- Assisted in post-mortem care including cleaning the body respectfully and preparing for transfer
- Served as an advocate for elderly residents in long-term care facilities by addressing their concerns and ensuring their rights were respected
- Provided emotional support to residents and their families during difficult times, such as end-of-life care
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment
- Assisted in the admission process by gathering patient information, taking vital signs, and orienting them to the facility's policies and procedures
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Private duty CNA
09.2010 - 09.2017
- Provided compassionate and personalized care to patients in their homes, ensuring their comfort and well-being
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and documented patient responses
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation levels
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients
- Maintained accurate records of patient conditions, treatments provided, and any changes observed
- Ensured a clean and safe environment for patients by regularly sanitizing equipment and living areas
- Assisted in physical therapy exercises to improve mobility and strength of patients
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Hardin county nursing home
05.2003 - 04.2010
- Provided compassionate and personalized care to patients as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Home Health Aide
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and oxygen levels on a regular basis
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans for each patient
- Assisted in transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs or other mobility aids using proper lifting techniques
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times
- Responded promptly to call lights or requests for assistance from patients
- Performed range of motion exercises with bedridden or immobile patients to prevent muscle stiffness or contractures
Education
High school diploma - undefined
Hardin County High School
Savannah, TN05.2003
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Alzheimer's Care
- Gait belt
- Nail care
- Abuse and neglect policy adherence
- Long term care
- Mentoring
- CNA patient management - CNA patient management (11-20 patients)
- Resident's rights
- Vital Signs
- Critical care (emergency response procedures)
- Healthcare privacy protection
- Patient personal care assistance
- Isolation techniques (health monitoring and safety measures)
- Bed linen changing
- Healthcare support
- Collecting samples for laboratory testing
- Hazard identification and correction
- Sanitation
- Working with people with disabilities
- Emergency procedures
- Long term care experience
- Call light response (emergency response procedures)
- Time management
- Patient care
- Heavy lifting
- Senior living facility experience
- Hoyer lift
- Skincare
- Clean workspace maintenance
- Safe environment creation
- Safe patient lifting practices
- Teamwork and collaboration
Certification
- CNA November 2003 to April 2027
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
Certifications;
TN ,MS and MA- CNA
BLS/CPR
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Selmer Post Acute (AHC Selmer)
04.2022 - 11.2025
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Adamsville health and rehabilitation
10.2017 - 04.2022
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Private duty CNA
09.2010 - 09.2017
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Hardin county nursing home
05.2003 - 04.2010
High school diploma - undefined
Hardin County High School