Nydia Tanner
Newport News,VA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 10 years of experience. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, collecting specimen, and documentation. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Tucson Medical Center
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to nurse.
- Answered patient call lights, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to nurse to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Elderly Caregiver
Easy Living Senior Home
09.2016 - 10.2017
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Patient Care Technician
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse, noting changes from prior measurements.
Elderly Caregiver
Mountain View Retirement Village
10.2011 - 04.2015
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Elderly Caregiver
Casa Blanca Eldercare
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Riverside College of Health Careers
Newport News, VA10.2024
High School Diploma -
Rio Rico High School
Rio Rico, AZ05.2010
Skills
- ADL Support
- Time Management
- Professionalism
- CPR Certification
- Stress Management
- Infection Prevention
- Teamwork Abilities
- Hospice Care
- 12 lead EKG placement
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Tucson Medical Center
05.2019 - 02.2020
Elderly Caregiver
Easy Living Senior Home
09.2016 - 10.2017
Patient Care Technician
Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital
04.2015 - 05.2016
Elderly Caregiver
Mountain View Retirement Village
10.2011 - 04.2015
Elderly Caregiver
Casa Blanca Eldercare
08.2010 - 08.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Riverside College of Health Careers
High School Diploma -
Rio Rico High School
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