Chaleah Tangjian
Yuba City,CA
Summary
Dedicated CNA with proven expertise in patient care, health monitoring, and compassionate communication, honed at Feather River Care Center. Excelled in team collaboration and patient advocacy, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and providing emotional support, I bring a holistic approach to healthcare, ensuring both physical and emotional well-being of patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Feather River Care Center
Oroville , CA
06.2024 - Current
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
CNA
Bridgeview Post Acute
Yuba City, CA
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
CNA
Oroville Hospital Post Acute Center
Oroville, CA
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Education
CNA
Oroville Adult School
Oroville, CA07-2019
Skills
- Physical stamina
- Health monitoring
- Problem-solving
- End-of-life care
- Toileting assistance
- Patient care
- Dressing assistance
- Infection control practices
- Lifting and transferring
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Team collaboration
- Feeding assistance
- Medication assistance
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Multitasking and organization
- Compassionate communication
- Clinical documentation
- Bathing assistance
- Wound care
- Active listening
- Emergency response
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Basic life support
- Time management
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Compassion and empathy
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emotional support
- Patient transfers
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Complex Problem-solving
Timeline
CNA
Feather River Care Center
06.2024 - Current
CNA
Bridgeview Post Acute
06.2023 - 06.2024
CNA
Oroville Hospital Post Acute Center
09.2019 - 06.2023
CNA
Oroville Adult School
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