Latoria Dyson
Osyka
Summary
Patient-centered professional with a collaborative approach to assess, plan, facilitate and advocate for options and services. Backed by 14+years healthcare industry experience and accustomed to working with vulnerable populations. Communicates effectively in order to meet individual needs and coordinate available resources.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Non-Emergency Transportation Driver
Trinity Trace
06.2024 - Current
- Ensured continuous workflow by adhering to safety protocols.
- Ensured vehicle safety by inspecting and reporting mechanical issues as needed.
- Prioritized safety during patient transports for medical appointments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southeast Regional Acute Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2024
- Engaged in professional communication with diverse groups including patients' support networks and medical staff.
- Complete various tasks assigned by supervisory staff, including checking vital signs, weighing residents, applying creams and ointments, and collecting specimens
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Lift, move and transport residents, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices for accident prevention
- Maintain the comfort, privacy, and dignity of patients by completing duties in a manner that displays warmth and provide wound care
- Measure and record both intake and output of liquids and solids, documenting changes and promptly reporting concerns to supervisory staff
- Perform all responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures
Mental Health Technician / Certified Nursing Assistant
Beacham Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Maintained the safety of residents
- Documented and reported observations of patient’s behavior
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living
Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)
Hamilton Davis Home Health
10.2015 - 10.2018
- Obtained information about clients’ medical and drug history, complaints, and allergies
- Helped with personal hygiene, grooming, and feeding
- Prepared and served meals, scheduled appointments, and helped with ambulation and transferring
- Transported to locations outside the home and maintained a clean and safe environment
- Reported any unusual circumstances with patients’ condition or environment
Training Coordinator
Island Enterprise
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Led orientation for new hires and trained DSW workers on equipment use
- Completed home visits and monitored family interactions
- Made court appearances with documentation of everyday living and behavioral changes and updates
Mental Health Technician
Oceans Behavioral Health
12.2015 - 02.2016
- Completed15-minute observations with individual patients of their day-to-day interactions with their space
- Facilitated group sessions to describe what patients did with their days and go over what they could better to aid in their behaviors, and goals for when released
- Reviewed medications and checked vital signs
- Assisted with activities of daily living and recorded input and output of feeding
Education
Class B CDL - CDL
National Driving Academy
Greensburg, LA01.2024
Associate of Science Degree - Health and Human Services
Ultimate Medical Academy
01.2021
Cna Certification -
Compass Career College
Hammond, LA2012
Skills
- Advocacy
- Counseling
- Case Management
- Social Services
- Healthcare Delivery
- Vulnerable Populations
- Crisis Intervention
- Crisis Response
- Intervention Strategies
- Behavioral Health Intervention
- Evaluation Methods
- Community Resources
- Public and Community Health Systems
- Program Planning
- Interview Techniques
- Delivery of Services
- Program Management
- Social Programs
- Wellness
- Self-Care
- Family Dynamics
- Diversity
- Cultural Diversity
- Human Behavior
- Social Welfare
- Values and Ethics
- Medical Terminology
- HIPAA Compliance
- Interpersonal Professional Communications
- Allied Healthcare
- Health and Human Services
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Safe driving practices
- Reliability and punctuality
- Defensive driving
- Route planning
- Adaptive decision making
- GPS navigation
- Vehicle maintenance
- Record keeping proficiency
- Medical equipment
- Passenger assistance techniques
- Teamwork
- Wheelchair handling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- State of Louisiana Certified Nursing Assistant #284177
- Certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED
- Microsoft Office Applications / MS Excel / MS Word / MS PowerPoint / Typing Speed:35 WPM
Timeline
Non-Emergency Transportation Driver
Trinity Trace
06.2024 - Current
Mental Health Technician / Certified Nursing Assistant
Beacham Memorial Hospital
02.2019 - 12.2020
Training Coordinator
Island Enterprise
09.2016 - 12.2016
Mental Health Technician
Oceans Behavioral Health
12.2015 - 02.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant (PRN)
Hamilton Davis Home Health
10.2015 - 10.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southeast Regional Acute Hospital
08.2014 - 08.2024
Associate of Science Degree - Health and Human Services
Ultimate Medical Academy
Class B CDL - CDL
National Driving Academy
Cna Certification -
Compass Career College
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