Talaiara Palmer
Mishawaka,IN
Summary
Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Trailpoint Village
South Bend, IN
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient care and maintained accurate health records.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents and families.
- Ensured a clean and safe environment for all residents.
- Educated residents on health management and wellness practices.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
Activities Assistant
Trailpoint Village
South Bend, IN
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily activities and personal care needs.
- Organized and led recreational programs and events for residents.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in common areas.
- Facilitated communication between residents, families, and healthcare providers.
- Monitored resident participation in activities and provided support as needed.
- Supported staff during emergency situations by following established protocols.
- Facilitated group activities such as bingo, arts and crafts, cooking classes.
- Provided one-on-one assistance with activities for those who needed it.
- Maintained records of all activity participation.
- Monitored safety and cleanliness during activities.
Home care CNA
Self Employed Services
South Bend, IN
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Provided compassionate care to clients in daily living activities.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene and grooming routines.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided compassionate personal care to patients in hospice settings.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing and grooming.
- Monitored patient conditions and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
South Bend, IN 10.2024 - 10.2024
Washington High School
South Bend, INSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care documentation
- Infection control procedures
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Activity coordination
- Emergency response protocols
- Staff communication
- Health education
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support provision
- Basic life support
- Critical thinking
- Lifting and transferring
- Health monitoring
- Toileting assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Bathing assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient care
- End-of-life care
- Emotional support
- Compassionate communication
- Compassion and empathy
- Clinical documentation
- Patient transfers
- Active listening
- Bedside manner
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Meal planning
- Electronic charting
- Activity planning
- Compassionate
- Trustworthy companion
Certification
- CNA- CNA2407453
Timeline
Home care CNA
Self Employed Services
09.2025 - 11.2025
CNA
Trailpoint Village
11.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
10.2024 - 10.2024
Activities Assistant
Trailpoint Village
04.2023 - Current
Washington High School