Talisha Brown
Leander,TX
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong expertise in patient care and support. Skilled in assisting medical staff, managing patient needs, and maintaining healthcare standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and medical documentation.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician II
Cornerstone Specialty Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Quality Inspector
Ryder
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed frequent visual inspections to root out tolerance and compliance issues.
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Inspected and packaged products meticulously according to manufacturing specifications.
- Identified defects during cyclical checks.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Weighed products prior to shipment to confirm accuracy.
Patient Care Technician II
St. David's NAMC
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
Certified Nursing Assistant
BelAir at Teravista
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Caregiver
Griswold
10.2014 - 01.2019
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Certified Nursing Assistant "Lead"
Austin Retirement Nursing Center
12.2016 - 04.2017
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Facilitated smoother transitions between medical appointments by organizing transportation arrangements for patients.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
Machine Operator
Flextronics
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances and carefully monitoring machining processes.
- Reduced material waste through precise programming of CNC machines for accurate cutting and milling operations.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Completed projects within tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks strategically and working efficiently under pressure.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition and prolong equipment lifespan.
Education
High school diploma - Basic
DelValle High School
DelValle, TX06.2003
Associate of Science - Basics
Austin Community College
Austin, TX08-2008
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Home Care
- Hospital Experience
- Caregiving
- Patient Care
- Dialysis Experience
- Nursing
- Quality control
- Precision measuring instruments
- Vital signs
- EMR systems
- Customer service
- Hospital experience
- Specimen collection / processing
- Critical care experience
- Childcare
- Senior care
- Dementia care
- Memory care
- Care plans
- Materials handling
- Heavy lifting
- Communication skills
- Medical terminology
- CPR certification
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Catheter care
- Blood glucose monitoring
- ADL support
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient services
- Emergency response
- EKG interpretation
- Infection prevention
- Emotional support
- Medical equipment operation
- Healthy meal preparation
- End-of-life care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant August 2010 to Present
- Patient Care Technician May 2019 to Present
- Basic Life Support (BLS) September 2022 to September 2024
- Drivers License May 2003 to October 2028
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Non-CDL Class C December 2020 to October 2028
- CNA September 2010 to Present
- BLS Certification September 2022 to September 2024
- Driver's License December 2020 to October 2028
Timeline
Quality Inspector
Ryder
10.2022 - 03.2023
Patient Care Technician II
Cornerstone Specialty Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician II
St. David's NAMC
05.2019 - 02.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
BelAir at Teravista
05.2017 - 03.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant "Lead"
Austin Retirement Nursing Center
12.2016 - 04.2017
Machine Operator
Flextronics
08.2015 - 06.2016
Caregiver
Griswold
10.2014 - 01.2019
High school diploma - Basic
DelValle High School
Associate of Science - Basics
Austin Community College
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