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Lateefah Russell

Philadelphia

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in patient assessment and care coordination at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective communication and meticulous policy compliance. Skilled in instrument sterilization and adept at leading teams to achieve optimal outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

SUPPORTIVE CARE

Private Client
Philadelphia
02.2023 - Current
  • Assessed clients' physical condition through careful observation of skin color, temperature, and pulse rate.
  • Coordinated with healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, and social workers to optimize patient care plans.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living including toileting, ambulation and transferring patients safely from bed to wheelchair or chair to toilet.
  • Facilitated meal preparation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and laundry for clients.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments and other errands as required.

Administrative Coordinator

Johnson Childcare Youth Center
Philadelphia
11.2020 - 11.2024
  • Oversaw and manage the daily operation of the facility and its administrative staff with the ability to prioritize and multi-task efficiently.
  • Scheduled and coordinated meetings, conducted remote and virtual presentations, managed all administrative tasks to include incoming and outgoing mail distribution, data entry, records organization, invoice processing, expense tracking, and policy and procedure compliance.
  • Coordinated and communicated with the facility director, administrative staff, parents, and external stakeholders via verbal and written communication methods to obtain, convey or exchange information and resolve discrepancies.

Sterile Processing Technician

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia
01.2012 - 12.2020
  • Proficiently operate all equipment necessary for the cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments and equipment.
  • Maintained, cleaned, and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment, decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization, selected instruments and supplies to be used for surgical procedures, and handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards, and other hazardous materials in accordance with proper guidelines and established protocols.
  • Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization purposes and utilized electronic databases such as EPIC health record systems to record patient test results.

Education

CRCST certificate -

Patricia McCoy
Philadelphia, PA
09.2011

Certificate -

DPT School of Business
Philadelphia, PA
06-2008

Diploma -

YouthBuild Charter School
Philadelphia, PA
05.1998

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Care coordination
  • Medication management
  • Instrument sterilization
  • Data entry
  • Policy compliance
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication skills
  • Team leadership
  • Budget monitoring
  • Meeting coordination

Timeline

SUPPORTIVE CARE

Private Client
02.2023 - Current

Administrative Coordinator

Johnson Childcare Youth Center
11.2020 - 11.2024

Sterile Processing Technician

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
01.2012 - 12.2020

CRCST certificate -

Patricia McCoy

Certificate -

DPT School of Business

Diploma -

YouthBuild Charter School

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