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Taja Harris

Richmond,TX

Summary

Healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support teams. Expertise in assisting with daily living activities and providing compassionate care. Known for effective collaboration and adaptability, ensuring smooth operations and patient satisfaction.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Nursing Assistant

Houston Methodist
10.2023 - Current
  • Delivered high-quality personal care to patients, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility assistance.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and comfort during their stay.
  • Supported nursing staff by accurately obtaining and recording vital signs, promptly notifying nurses of any abnormal results.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry trends and enhance knowledge base for improved job performance.
  • Attended in-service programs to complete ongoing and annual organizational and departmental requirements to promote highest standard of customer relations principles for patients, visitors and fellow staff members.

Patient Care Technician

HCA Healthcare
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.

Mental Health Technician

Oceans Healthcare
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.

Team Lead

Krause Children's Center
12.2017 - 12.2019
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.

Education

No Degree - Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Houston, TX
04-2023

High School Diploma -

Bf Tery High
Rosenberg, TX
05-2016

Skills

  • Patient observation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassionate care
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • First aid and CPR
  • Phlebotomy training
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Activities of daily living ADL support

Timeline

Patient Care Nursing Assistant

Houston Methodist
10.2023 - Current

Patient Care Technician

HCA Healthcare
10.2022 - 10.2023

Mental Health Technician

Oceans Healthcare
08.2020 - 06.2022

Team Lead

Krause Children's Center
12.2017 - 12.2019

No Degree - Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Training Specialists

High School Diploma -

Bf Tery High

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