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Tiquana Ellison

Augusta,Georgia

Summary

Committed CNA well-versed in patient admissions and discharges, including paperwork processing and appointment scheduling. Industrious and detail-oriented with a drive for assisting physicians and nurses to provide superior medical care. Accustomed to cultivating an efficient and productive atmosphere to execute nursing station operations.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Unit Secretary

Piedmont Hospital
Augusta , GA
01.2024 - Current
  • Greeted visitors and patients in a courteous and friendly manner.
  • Maintained patient records, medical histories, test results and other pertinent information in the hospital's computer system.
  • Assisted nursing staff with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, ordering supplies and preparing charts.
  • Answered telephone calls promptly and directed them to appropriate personnel or departments.
  • Provided clerical support including filing, faxing, photocopying and data entry of patient information into electronic health record systems.
  • Assisted with admitting processes including completing forms, obtaining signatures and verifying insurance coverage.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure timely delivery of services to patients.

CNA

Shiftkey
Augusta, GA
01.2023 - 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.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.

CNA

Prime Time Healthcare
Steamboatsprings, CO
04.2023 - 06.2023
  • 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.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
  • 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.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.

Health Care Assistant

Brentwood Nursing Home
Waynesboro, GA
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing.
  • Organized medical records for patient care plans and ensured accuracy.
  • Assisted nursing staff in providing basic patient care, such as taking vital signs and administering medications.
  • Prepared beds and equipment for use by healthcare professionals.
  • Observed patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and reported any changes to supervisor or nurse on duty.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning of bedridden patients.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Helped feed residents who are unable to feed themselves due to disability or illness.
  • Assisted in transferring patients from wheelchair or bed using appropriate techniques.
  • Checked vital signs regularly including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.

Education

Certificate - Business Administration

Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA
08-2013

Certificate - Cosmetology

Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA
08-2011

GED -

Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA
08-2010

Skills

  • Medication inventory
  • Incoming Call Management
  • Nursing unit operations
  • Telephone reception
  • Document Management
  • Incoming Call Reception
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Patient Records Maintenance
  • Medical Records Maintenance
  • Customer Service
  • HIPAA Compliance Understanding
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Inpatient Care
  • Strong Organization

Timeline

Unit Secretary

Piedmont Hospital
01.2024 - Current

CNA

Prime Time Healthcare
04.2023 - 06.2023

CNA

Shiftkey
01.2023 - Current

Health Care Assistant

Brentwood Nursing Home
04.2022 - 12.2022

Certificate - Business Administration

Augusta Technical College

Certificate - Cosmetology

Augusta Technical College

GED -

Augusta Technical College
Tiquana Ellison