TENNEH FREEMAN
24 Barclay Street, Lowell,MA
Summary
Knowledgeable and compassionate Nursing staff member with thirteen+ years of Nursing Assistant experience. Diligent about serving all facets of patient medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of all backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services.
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Helpful Nursing Assistant committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
BEDFORD , MA
08.2013 - 09.2019
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Provided basic care to over 6 patients per 8 hours by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and preparing meals.
- Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Attended to patients in 30-bed unit, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Christian Care Center, Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville , KY
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
Nursing Assistant
Heritage Minor
Lowell , MASSACHUSETTS
06.2007 - 07.2013
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Haywood Mission High School
Monrovia, Liberia12.2001
Healthcare Training
Holden Training Center
Lowell, MA2006
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Christian Care Center, Louisville, Kentucky
10.2014 - 05.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
08.2013 - 09.2019
Nursing Assistant
Heritage Minor
06.2007 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Haywood Mission High School
Healthcare Training
Holden Training Center
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