Tabatha Fortner
Muir,MI
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. 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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tremont Health And Rehabilitation
01.2015 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Certified Medication Technician
Ready To Help Staffing Agency
11.2018 - 08.2022
- Maintained accurate records of dispensed medications, ensuring timely refills and proper disposal of expired or unused medications.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on current medication guidelines, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Facilitated seamless pharmacy communications by liaising between pharmacists, physicians, and nursing staff regarding prescription orders and clarifications.
- Assisted in reducing medication errors by diligently cross-checking prescription information with patients'' medical histories.
- Improved patient care by accurately administering medication as prescribed and closely monitoring for side effects.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure proper dosage, timing, and documentation of administered medications for optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
Lancaster, PA05.2024
Skills
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Basic Life Support
- Bedside manner
- Electronic Charting
- Mobility Assistance
Timeline
Certified Medication Technician
Ready To Help Staffing Agency
11.2018 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tremont Health And Rehabilitation
01.2015 - Current
Associate of Science - Nursing
Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences
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