Tab Barton
Hastings,MN
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Brighton Hospice
Lake Elmo, MN
07.2022 - Current
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Nursing Assistant
Accelerated Laboratories
Prescott, WI
10.2021 - 06.2022
- Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
- Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and sample collection using proper swabbing technique.
- Maintained cleanliness of testing booth and testing materials to comply with CDC guidelines.
- Followed in-process quality control procedures and performed accurate data entry of patient information to prepare collected specimens for testing and analysis.
- Adhered to universal protocol precautions when disposing of contaminated items while performing phlebotomy or laboratory procedures.
- Sanitized work area and sterilized equipment and instruments to comply with protocols.
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
Hastings, MN
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
- Completed frequent cleaning and sanitizing to maintain healthy environment for patients.
- Started IV’s for the dialysis patients
Telemetry Technician
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
Duluth, MN
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Supported department document improvement and assisted with implementation.
- Operated and maintained telemetry equipment with focus on safety and proper functionality.
- Attached electrodes to monitor cardiac activity on each patient.
- Analyzed cardiac rhythms and reported results to nursing staff or physicians.
- Checked, tested and maintained cardiology equipment to uphold optimal diagnostic standards.
- Maintained confidential records on patient treatments and diagnosis to alleviate possible data breaches.
- Set up equipment to prepare for patient procedures and tests.
- Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver quality patient care.
Direct Support Professional
TBI
Duluth, MN
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Helped patients adjust to hospital routines and thrive in structured environments.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
- Checked mail, shopped for groceries and handled bill payments.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
- Monitored health and well-being of each client, including any significant health changes.
Direct Support Professional
Peace of mind
Duluth, MN
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
- Checked mail, shopped for groceries and handled bill payments.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Liaised between doctors and patients about care plans, progress and changing health conditions.
- Communicated client project requirements to vendors and contractors to ensure client satisfaction.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Worked with patients and families to design meal, rehabilitation and other plans for long-term success.
- Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
- Monitored health and well-being of each client, including any significant health changes.
Jailer
Douglas county jail
Superior, WI
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Conducted booking procedures on new inmates by performing fingerprinting and medical assessments.
- Inspected all incoming and outgoing mail for contraband.
- Searched prisoner cells and belongings for contraband and weapons.
- Observed conduct of inmates and protected from dangers.
- Issued clothing, bedding, and other authorized items to inmates.
- Operated communication systems, including telephones, switchboards, intercoms and two-way radios to effectively communicate with other personnel.
- Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
- Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
Boatswain's Mate
United States Coast Gaurd
Duluth, MN
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Responded to onboard operational and medical emergencies with calm, level-headed approach.
- Contributed to boat operations by standing watch in lookout, helmsman and boatswain's mate positions.
- Managed cargo loading and unloading to meet schedules and keep vessels balanced.
- Arranged for ship to be fueled, restocked with consumable supplies and repaired.
- Prepared for underway operations by repairing, maintaining and stowing equipment.
- Directed and coordinated crew members while loading or unloading cargo, steering vessels, operating engines and maintaining or repairing ship equipment.
- Utilized navigation resources to chart routes and maintain optimal course for vessel.
- Coordinated port activities to properly maintain ship, including overseeing fueling and repairs.
- Oversaw ship operations during travel and kept watch for hazards.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Dakota County Technical College
Rosemount, MN12.2023
High School Diploma -
Mankato West Senior High School
Mankato, MN05.2015
Skills
- Interpreting Procedures and Instructions
- Emergency Awareness
- Criminal Law Understanding
- Nurse collaboration
- HIPAA regulations
- Telemetry equipment maintenance
- Cardiac rhythm monitoring
- Hearth rhythm interpretation
- Patient records management
- ECG rhythm interpretation
- Microsoft Office
- Communication
- Problem resolution
- People skills
- Starting IVs
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teambuilding
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
CNA
Brighton Hospice
07.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Accelerated Laboratories
10.2021 - 06.2022
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Center
08.2021 - 10.2021
Telemetry Technician
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
Direct Support Professional
TBI
01.2021 - 03.2021
Direct Support Professional
Peace of mind
10.2020 - 12.2020
Jailer
Douglas county jail
08.2020 - 10.2020
Boatswain's Mate
United States Coast Gaurd
08.2016 - 08.2020
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Dakota County Technical College
High School Diploma -
Mankato West Senior High School