LORI TINSLEY
Telford,US
Summary
Individual who is enthusiastic and capable of working in both a team and independently. Excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as a dependable, forward-thinking attitude. Dedicated to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, energetic healthcare professional.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania
03.2024 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Hospice Caregiver
BAYADA Home Health
Jamison, US
05.2023 - Current
- Kept track of the patient's intake and dietary needs, as well as assisting with feeding
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Assisted with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation
- Carefully and transport patients using mobility devices and [Type] equipment
- Increased patient satisfaction by assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising
- Cared for patients in a [Number]-bed unit, checking on their needs on a regular basis and maintaining high standards of patient care.
CNA/Hospice Aide
Grand View Hospital
Sellersville, US
02.2019 - 05.2023
- Working in hospice first then transferred to the hospital assisting patients that are I'll in med/surg and orthopedic floor underneath an Registered Nurse taking vital signs and glucose tests/incontinence care / bathing patients variety of ages.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
Hospice Caregiver
Doylestown Health: Doylestown Hospital
Doylestown, US
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Working with patients that are actively or in the process of dying.
CNA
Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care
Plymouth Meeting, US
12.2012 - 09.2016
- Assisting patients with Daily assistant living in a nursing facility or at there home's underneath a regist nurse.
CNA
Ascend Hospice
North Wales, US
06.2011 - 06.2013
- Working with patients that are actively or in the process of dying with daily care and bed making underneath the supervision of a registered nurse.
Instructional Assistant
Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22
Doylestown, US
10.2004 - 07.2009
- Working with students with disabilities in a classroom in variety of schools with cebral palsy/ Down syndrome/and emotional support
- Helped students with special needs learn and grow by performing tasks such as [Task] and [Task]
- Organized classroom materials to assist teachers in planning daily activities and instruction.
Education
High School -
Horsham, PA
06.1986
Nursing - Some college (No degree) -
Bucks County Community College
Newtown, PASkills
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Collecting vital signs
- Able to lift [Number] pounds
- Customer service
- Respiratory equipment training
- Preparing meals
- Electronic charting
- General housekeeping ability
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Feeding Assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Infection control procedures
- Collecting specimens
- Transporting patients
- Geriatric Care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
CNA
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
03.2024 - Current
Hospice Caregiver
BAYADA Home Health
05.2023 - Current
CNA/Hospice Aide
Grand View Hospital
02.2019 - 05.2023
Hospice Caregiver
Doylestown Health: Doylestown Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2020
CNA
Crossroads Hospice & Palliative Care
12.2012 - 09.2016
CNA
Ascend Hospice
06.2011 - 06.2013
Instructional Assistant
Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22
10.2004 - 07.2009
High School -
Horsham, PA
Nursing - Some college (No degree) -
Bucks County Community College