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Taheria Bryant

Griffin,GA

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with eighteen years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in many different settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Work History

LPN, Home Health

Rise & Restore Healthcare
Smyrna, GA
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.

LPN Charge Nurse

Pruitt Health Of Griffin
Griffin, GA
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Conducted daily rounds to assess patient condition and distribute medications.
  • Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
  • Documented and collected vital signs to track patient conditions.
  • Counseled and educated patients specific to diagnosis and health history.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.

CNA

CareMaster Medical Services
Griffin, GA
03.2020 - 05.2022
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.

Resident Assistant

The Village at Renaissance
Griffin, GA
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Delivered nursing assistance to residents in 30-bed assisted living care facility.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

PCT

St. Joseph/Candler Hospital
Savannah, GA
01.2015 - 06.2018
  • Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
  • Assisted doctors, nurses and support staff with preparation for and conducting patient procedures.
  • Monitored and charted fluid intake and output to stay current on patient conditions.
  • Improved patient care, safety and compliance by partnering with nurses.
  • Collected lab specimens in adherence with safety protocols for patient tests.
  • Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
  • Used hospital devices, including wheelchairs and lift devices to transport and lift patients.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to note changes from prior measurements.
  • Responded to bell or light signal calls within maximum of 1-2 minutes to assist patients with needs
  • Kept unit well-stocked and efficient with necessary medical supplies.
  • Kept instruments and equipment clean and effectively sanitized.

Education

Practical Nursing

Southern Crescent Technical College
Griffin, GA
08.2021

Patient Care Technician

Dominion Healthcare INC
Savannah, GA
08.2013

Certified Nurse Assiastant

ADL Training & Testing Services
Brunswick, GA
04.2006

High School Diploma -

Savannah High School
Savannah, GA
05.1998

Skills

  • Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Equipment Assembly
  • Intravenous Medications
  • Patient Observation
  • Wound Dressing
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Staff Supervision
  • Medication Administration
  • Specimen Collection
  • Patient Charting
  • Empathetic and Compassionate
  • Educating Families
  • Counting Narcotics
  • Documenting Incidents
  • Georgia Licensed Practical Nurse

Timeline

LPN, Home Health

Rise & Restore Healthcare
10.2023 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Pruitt Health Of Griffin
08.2022 - 09.2023

CNA

CareMaster Medical Services
03.2020 - 05.2022

Resident Assistant

The Village at Renaissance
07.2018 - 03.2020

PCT

St. Joseph/Candler Hospital
01.2015 - 06.2018

Practical Nursing

Southern Crescent Technical College

Patient Care Technician

Dominion Healthcare INC

Certified Nurse Assiastant

ADL Training & Testing Services

High School Diploma -

Savannah High School

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