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Tahesha Butcher

Tahesha Butcher

phone associate
Bellefonte,PA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Skilled Nursing Facility, enhancing patient outcomes through effective vital sign monitoring and personalized care. Skilled in infection control and patient relationship building, I excel in fostering emotional support and ensuring a safe, dignified environment for all patients.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Independant Home Health Care
08.2025 - Current
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
  • Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Help Mates For Hope
06.2016 - 01.2018
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Skilled Nursing Facility
06.2013 - 02.2015
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  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
  • Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
  • Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
  • Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
  • Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
  • Improved patient outcomes by implementing evidence-based nursing interventions and individualized care plans.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
  • 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.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.

Sales Associate

Affordable Health Care Services
02.2007 - 09.2011

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  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

Sales Associate

Reese Brothers
01.2004 - 05.2005
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.

Sales Associate

Solar Shield Window Films
03.2000 - 09.2003
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.

Education

Nursing Education

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
04-2000

Skills

  • Computer literate
  • Patient feeding
  • Case management
  • Recording vital signs
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical terminology
  • Patient-focused care
  • Patient care
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient relationship building
  • Infection control
  • Client documentation
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Light housekeeping
  • Electronic charting
  • Medication administration
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Patient relations
  • Call light response
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Community activities
  • First aid certification
  • Written communication
  • Team building
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Support services
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Listening skills
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent people skills
  • Sales strategies
  • Cold calling
  • Upselling and cross selling
  • Customer engagement
  • Product sales
  • Relationship building

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Independant Home Health Care
08.2025 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Help Mates For Hope
06.2016 - 01.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Skilled Nursing Facility
06.2013 - 02.2015

Sales Associate

Affordable Health Care Services
02.2007 - 09.2011

Sales Associate

Reese Brothers
01.2004 - 05.2005

Sales Associate

Solar Shield Window Films
03.2000 - 09.2003

Nursing Education

Pennsylvania State University
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