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Hospice Employee of the Month
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TAHNAE KEELING

Wichita

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in patient care, documentation, and safety protocols. Recognized for exceptional communication and time management skills. Skilled in handling scheduling, advocating for patient needs, and adapting quickly to new environments. Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced settings, honing problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Compassionate and empathetic, fostering strong connections with patients and colleagues.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional CNA

Diversicare
03.2025 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Hospice Home Health Aid

Compassus
02.2024 - 04.2025
  • Developed individualized plans of care based on assessment results.
  • Educated patients about end-of-life care options and provided emotional support to them and their families.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients, family members and other healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained patient records and reported notable observations to supervisor and case manager.
  • Bathed patients and assisted with ADLs, promoting autonomy while monitoring safety.

Copy and Print Associate

Office Depot
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assisted with production of large scale print jobs, including laminating, binding and cutting.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations when handling hazardous materials such as ink or solvents.
  • Employed excellent communication skills when interacting with customers in person or over the phone.
  • Performed quality control checks on printed materials before delivery to customers.
  • Managed customer accounts by creating invoices and providing billing information as needed.
  • Generated reports detailing daily activity, sales figures, product usage and other relevant data.
  • Conducted regular maintenance on printers to ensure optimal performance results.
  • Operated high speed business photocopiers, scanners, folding, and inserting machines, and binder machines.
  • Operated collators, pad, and tablet making machines, and perforating machines.
  • Demonstrated ability to accurately assess customer needs and provide appropriate solutions.

Home Health Aid

Weibe Family
02.2023 - 04.2023
  • Assisted with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting and transferring for an elderly couple in their home.
  • Offered companionship and emotional support to clients while assisting with daily tasks.
  • Prepared beds and changed linens, maximizing patient comfort.
  • Monitored patient condition by taking measurements of temperature and blood pressure.
  • Assessed home environment for potential hazards and implemented necessary corrective actions.
  • Helped family members transport patients, teaching methods to lift and re-position.
  • Prepared and served meals in alignment with established dietary restrictions.
  • Initiated referrals to other healthcare providers or community resources when appropriate.

Transportation Aide

Lakepoint El Dorado
07.2022 - 10.2022
  • Provided assistance with wheelchair securement systems when requested by customers.
  • Provided safe and efficient transportation for passengers to their destinations on time.
  • Utilized GPS technology to plan most efficient routes for customers' travel needs.
  • Performed routine maintenance checks on vehicles such as checking tire pressure, oil level.
  • Assisted passengers with loading and unloading luggage, mobility devices, and other items from vehicle to destination.
  • Transported people to appointments and destinations on schedule.

CNA

Cascade Staffing Solutions
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
  • Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
  • Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
  • Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.
  • Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.
  • Answered call lights to provide emergency treatment and assistance to patients.
  • Managed multiple tasks effectively while maintaining composure under pressure situations.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize tasks based on patient needs.

CNA

Emporia Presbyterian Manor
02.2021 - 07.2021
  • Provided overnight care for elderly clients, ensuring their safety and comfort.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure comprehensive care for all patients.
  • Exhibited outstanding patient care skills while monitoring patients during overnight hours.
  • Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
  • Cleaned and sanitized medical equipment and rooms.
  • Collected specimens, such as urine, feces, and sputum.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied bedpans.
  • Established special connections with patients through empathy and relationship-building techniques.

CNA

Glen Carr House
09.2019 - 03.2021
  • Utilized effective problem-solving skills to resolve issues related to the care of Memory Care residents quickly and efficiently.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans for Memory Care residents, utilizing a person-centered approach.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
  • Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
  • Utilized PPE appropriately and followed patient safety and infection control guidelines.
  • Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
  • Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
  • Cleaned and sanitized medical equipment and rooms.
  • Participated in educational activities to stay up-to-date with best practices in nursing.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises, ambulation and positioning of bedridden patients.
  • Developed positive relationships with residents by providing compassionate care.

Education

High School Diploma -

Clearwater High School
Clearwater, KS
07.2020

Certification - CNA & HHA

WSU Tech
Wichita, KS
01.2019

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Documentation
  • Schedule management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Time management
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Attention to detail
  • HIPAA compliance
  • End-of-life care
  • Emotional support
  • Team collaboration
  • Cultural sensitivity

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Aid
  • Home Health Aid

Hospice Employee of the Month

I was awarded the Hospice Employee of the Month award at Compassus Hospice in May of 2024. This award is given to one staff member who is recognized to have gone above and beyond company expectations to provide excellent care to those in their final moments. This award is a great honor to have and I feel it shows my commitment to providing the best care possible. 

Timeline

Regional CNA

Diversicare
03.2025 - Current

Hospice Home Health Aid

Compassus
02.2024 - 04.2025

Copy and Print Associate

Office Depot
07.2023 - 01.2024

Home Health Aid

Weibe Family
02.2023 - 04.2023

Transportation Aide

Lakepoint El Dorado
07.2022 - 10.2022

CNA

Cascade Staffing Solutions
07.2021 - 02.2022

CNA

Emporia Presbyterian Manor
02.2021 - 07.2021

CNA

Glen Carr House
09.2019 - 03.2021

Certification - CNA & HHA

WSU Tech

High School Diploma -

Clearwater High School
TAHNAE KEELING