Deanna Tiernan
Oxford,PA
Summary
Proficient caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient quality care with years of experience in geriatrics. Adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Devoted to maintaining a trusting and caring relationship with patients to build a good rapport using superior communication skills and compassionate care. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in a high-volume facility. Liaises with medical professionals, patients, and family to provide continuous top quality care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Manager
Brandywine Assisted Living
06.2013 - Current
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced resident satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Provided end-of-life and post mortem care to residents on hospice.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during times of stress or illness, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Checked and recorded resident's monthly vitals and obtained monthly or daily weights.
- Monitored residents behavior for any change of mental status, change of transfer status, appetite changes, and general behavior that is outside of their baseline.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing resident needs in a timely manner.
- Reduced resident stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk residents and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing Program - Nursing
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Downingtown07.2024
High School Diploma -
Kennett High School
Kennett Square, PA07.2012
Skills
- Direct patient care
- Geriatric care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Therapeutic communication
- Reliable team player
- Bedside manner
- Assistance with ADL's
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Companionship and emotional support
- Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
- Certified in CPR by American Heart Association 2022-2024
Timeline
Care Manager
Brandywine Assisted Living
06.2013 - Current
Licensed Practical Nursing Program - Nursing
Chester County Intermediate Unit
High School Diploma -
Kennett High School