Kiara Tucker
Greenville,SC
Summary
Hospice Aide with a strong background in assisting terminal patients and families through active listening, compassionate care and interpersonal skills. Communicative Hospice Aide committed to helping with activities of daily living for patients in both private residences and facility settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Aide
Pruitt Health Hospice
Greenville, SC
10.2023 - Current
- Provided physical, emotional and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Performed personal hygiene activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and undressing and toileting assistance.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Maintained a safe environment for patient care through adherence to established safety guidelines and policies.
- Developed relationships with patients that promoted trust, compassion and dignity throughout hospice journey.
- Ensured confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fleetwood Post Acute
Easley, SC
01.2022 - 10.2023
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Medication Aide
THE GABLES AT PELHAM
Greenville, SC
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Maintained accurate medication records for each patient.
- Provided assistance to nursing staff in administering injections, intravenous therapy and other treatments.
- Observed patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals regarding medication administration issues.
- Verified the identity of the patient receiving medication prior to administration.
- Prepared and distributed medications according to physician's instructions using appropriate techniques and procedures.
- Ordered drug supplies from pharmacy as needed for patient care needs.
- Ensured that all controlled substances are appropriately secured at all times according to state regulations.
Education
GED -
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SCSkills
- Written and verbal communication
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Bed transfers
- End-of-life care
Certification
- CNA
- CPR
- BLS
- MED TECH
Timeline
Hospice Aide
Pruitt Health Hospice
10.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fleetwood Post Acute
01.2022 - 10.2023
Medication Aide
THE GABLES AT PELHAM
09.2020 - 12.2021
- CNA
- CPR
- BLS
- MED TECH
GED -
Greenville Technical College
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