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Bernice Tate

Memphis,TN

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Cordova Wellness and Rehabilitation, excelling in patient-focused care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrated reliability and effective communication skills, fostering strong relationships with patients and families. Committed to maintaining safety and dignity, ensuring optimal comfort and wellbeing through personalized care strategies.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cordova Wellness and Rehabilitation
10.2024 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Consolidated Staffing
12.2021 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.

Education

Certificate - Surgical Technology

University of Tennessee Martin
554 University St. Martin TN

Certified Nursing Assistant - Health Care

Union University
Jackson, TN

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Basic life support
  • Bedside manner
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Safety precautions
  • Recording vital signs
  • Electronic charting
  • Patient-focused care
  • Medical terminology
  • Mobility assistance
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Transporting patients
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Maintaining privacy

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cordova Wellness and Rehabilitation
10.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Consolidated Staffing
12.2021 - Current

Certificate - Surgical Technology

University of Tennessee Martin

Certified Nursing Assistant - Health Care

Union University

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