Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Tahjanae Turner

Dallas,TX

Summary

Tahjanae is a well and detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. My character is personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. I maintain a 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. Meeting the patient with self-driven organization and efficient skills, willingly to go the extra mile to meet expectations.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Home Helpers Of Gwinnett

Certified Nursing Assistant
06.2021 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.

Applebee's Grill + Bar

Server Shift Leader
03.2020 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Addressed and resolved customer conflicts with managed waitstaff, verifying satisfactory outcomes for involved parties.
  • Handled table service and other dining room tasks to address shortfalls due to unexpected absences or unusual service volumes.
  • Recruited and trained new waitstaff personnel, providing rapid onboarding processes to integrate additional team members quickly.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to coordinate restaurant goals such as upselling certain items, addressing product availability issues and other communication concerns.
  • Suggested menu and service policy changes based on feedback from managed waitstaff and observed customer tendencies.
  • Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks, and trained new staff.

Krogers Grocery Store

Cashier
07.2017 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.

Education

Elizabeth Andrews High School
Stone Mountain, GA

High School Diploma
05.2020

University Overview

  • Extracurricular Activities: Cheerleading Team, Gymnastics, Track Team
  • Elected Captain of Junior Varsity Cheerleading Team for Arabia Mountain High School Year of 2017

Skills

  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Nutrition and Diet
  • Observation Documentation
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Documenting Behaviors

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • First Aid/CPR Certified

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Home Helpers Of Gwinnett
06.2021 - 03.2022

Server Shift Leader

Applebee's Grill + Bar
03.2020 - 08.2021

Cashier

Krogers Grocery Store
07.2017 - 10.2019

Elizabeth Andrews High School

High School Diploma
Tahjanae Turner