PAMELA TCHIMOU
Indianapolis ,Indiana
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
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Certification
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Selinsgrove Center Travel
2025 - 2026
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments in compliance with health standards.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- 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.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Increased patient engagement by organizing recreational and therapeutic activities.
CNA
Grand View Care Center Travel
08 2024 - 01.2025
- Supplied incontinent care, ambulation, range of motion, communication and otherwellness needs to support bodily functions and meet physical therapy goals
- Facilitatedpersonal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning andsterilizing equipment
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson'sdisease and muscular dystrophy.
CNA
Ravenswood Nursing Home
10 2011 - 11 2020
- Collection" Bathing and Dressing
- Observation Documentation" Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Support, " Fluid Measurement" Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Bed Making and Linen Changes" Electronic Recordkeeping
CNA
Manor Care Nursing Home Travel
11 2020 - 02 2022
- GNAgerms,bacteria and other pathogens
- Personal Hygiene Assistance" Patient Toileting" Oral Hygiene" ADLs Assistance" Quality Patient Care" Privacy and Confidentiality" Bathed, dressed, groomed, toileted and fed residents to support activities of dailyliving
- Direct Patient Care" Maintained safe and sanitary work stations and equipment to reduce spread of" Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
CNA
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Travel
02 2022 - 06 2024
- Helped residents achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocialwell-being through individualized attention
- Supplied incontinent care, ambulation, range of motion, communication and otherwellness needs to support bodily functions and meet physical therapy goals
- Offered quality nursing care to residents to promote rights, dignity and freedom ofchoice.
CNA
Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital Travel
01 2025 - 06 2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- 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.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
Education
High School Diploma - General Study
Gaithersburg High School
Gaithersburg, MDSkills
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Conducting intakes
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Compassionate caregiver
- Recording vital signs
- Patient Assessments
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Transporting patients
- Feeding assistance expert
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Supporting personal needs
Accomplishments
- Registered Geriatric Nursing Aide successfully completed state-approved geriatric nursing assistant training program to offer highest quality of service in caring and compassionate atmosphere
- Demonstrates hospitality behaviors, presents professional appearance and displays passion for working with senior population
- Assists licensed nursing staff with routine nursing duties and activities of daily living to improve lives, safeguard health and promote safety and welfare of all residents under care.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
High School Diploma - General Study
Gaithersburg High School
Certified Nursing Assistant
Selinsgrove Center Travel
2025 - 2026
CNA
Grand View Care Center Travel
08 2024 - 01.2025
CNA
Ravenswood Nursing Home
10 2011 - 11 2020
CNA
Manor Care Nursing Home Travel
11 2020 - 02 2022
CNA
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home Travel
02 2022 - 06 2024
CNA
Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids Hospital Travel
01 2025 - 06 2025