Cariliss Tillis

• Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
• Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
• Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
• Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
• Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for patients.
• Conducted physical assessments of patients on a regular basis.
• Evaluated effectiveness of treatments by observing responses from patients during therapy sessions or after medication administration periods have elapsed.
• Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
• Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
• Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
• Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
• Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
• Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
• Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.

• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
• Adhered to safety regulations regarding hazardous materials and waste disposal.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Responded promptly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.
• Observed changes in the condition of patients and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals.

• Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.

Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals. I accompanied several children on a school bus who were prone to having seizures. Administered anti-seizure medication. Kept the child safe until the medical team arrived. Notified family.

• Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
• Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
• Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
• Adhered to safety regulations regarding hazardous materials and waste disposal.
• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Responded promptly to patient call lights and requests for assistance.
• Observed changes in the condition of patients and reported any significant findings to physicians or other healthcare professionals.
• Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
• Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
• Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
• Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
• Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
• Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
• Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
• Supervised CNAs and other staff delivering care in setting by coaching and supporting.

• Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
• Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
• Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
• Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
• Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
• Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
• Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
• Participated in discharge planning activities for assigned patients.
• Managed time effectively while multitasking in high-pressure situations.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.