TALIA HARKNESS
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Simpsonville Post Acute
03.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Villages Health
07.2020 - 03.2023
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Supported needs of residents under long-term care
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Unit Clerk
Childern's Hospital Philadelphia
04.2017 - 05.2020
- Assisted patients and visitors in locating specific departments and services and kept them updated on status of procedures and referral appointments
- Ensured seamless flow of work on the busy 45-bed unit
- Trained more than 20 unit clerks nurses and medical assistants on unit's computer system and work flow procedures
- Managed patient records verifying that all forms paperwork lab work and referrals were properly documented
- Coordinated patient care with other departments specialist visits and lab orders and prepared discharge paperwork.
Senior Nursing Aide
Childern's Hospital Philadelphia
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Fostered a safe environment for all patients by providing professional 1-1 support, observation, and supervision; redirected patients to growth-oriented activities during high-stress situations
- Increased patient's quality of life through daily living assistance, such as bathing, grooming, and feeding
- Maintained a hazard-free and well-organized living space for patients by completing housekeeping tasks, collecting laundry, changing linens, and sanitizing bathrooms
PATIENT SITTER
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Ensured the total safety and wellbeing of critically-ill patients by providing direct1 monitoring and supervision; responsively assisted with all daily living activities
- Quickly reported any changes in patient behavior to nursing staff and maintained detailed logs and reports
- Recognized for earning the trust of family members and for providing thorough patient behavior updates
Education
PATIENT SITTER TRAINING PROGRAM -
West Philadelphia Skills Initiative
Philadelphia, PA2016
Certification - Nursing Assistant
Fair Acres
Media, PA03.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
Overbrook High School
Philadelphia, PA10.2012
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Communication
- Monitor Vitals
- Patient Safety Management
- Observing Responses
- EMR Systems
- Vital Assessments
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Patient Bathing and Grooming
- Phlebotomy Training
Certification
Catheter Change and Preparation Certified Nursing Assistant
Case Management
Feeding Assistance Expertise Charting Expertise
Companionship and Emotional Support
Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
Medical Records Management Medications Familiarity Medication Assistance
Timeline
CNA
Simpsonville Post Acute
03.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Villages Health
07.2020 - 03.2023
Unit Clerk
Childern's Hospital Philadelphia
04.2017 - 05.2020
Senior Nursing Aide
Childern's Hospital Philadelphia
06.2016 - 04.2017
PATIENT SITTER
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
10.2015 - 06.2016
PATIENT SITTER TRAINING PROGRAM -
West Philadelphia Skills Initiative
Certification - Nursing Assistant
Fair Acres
High School Diploma - undefined
Overbrook High School
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