Talisha Cooper
Independence,MO
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Teamworkers
01.2022 - Current
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported needs of 70 residents under long-term care.
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
Favorites Healthcare Staffing
04.2015 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Admissions Assistant
Highland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted applicants with admissions packet and served as point of contact throughout admissions process.
- Led tours of facility for potential clients and families to highlight features and benefits of membership.
- Helped with interview process, orientation program and implementation of admissions policies as applications were considered and members selected.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails and letters, to appropriate staff.
Medical Records Clerk
Highland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2016 - 01.2021
- Maintained confidentiality of all medical records and sensitive information to comply with HIPAA regulations.
- Obtained necessary signatures on information release forms to obtain medical and treatment records from other service providers.
- Scanned medical records in digital format for easy retrieval and accessibility.
- Assisted in preparation of medical records to release to other medical facilities requesting for patient history and inform.
- Processed medical records requests from outside providers according to facility, state, and federal law.
- Scanned and uploaded medical records into electronic medical records.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Highland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10.2009 - 01.2021
- 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.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Hill Top At Blue River
03.2011 - 10.2012
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meyers Convalescents Nursing Home
06.2009 - 01.2011
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Central Supply Clerk
Highland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
04.2014 - 01.2021
- With supervisor approval, orders supply from designated vendors.
- Receives supply shipments and routes packing slips to appropriate department heads.
- Maintain an organized and neat storage area.
- Maintains accurate inventory records.
- Collect and fills supply requisitions and delivers to the unit/floor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Kansas City, MO05.2009
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Manuel Technical Career Center
Kansas City, MO05.2009
Skills
- Patient Safety Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Customer Service
- Medical Records and Documentation
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Medical Records Management
- Emotional and Social Support
- Patient-Focused Care
- Electronic Filing System Organization
- HIPAA Compliance
- EMR (Point Click Care)
Basic Life Support Certification
CPR Certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Teamworkers
01.2022 - Current
Admissions Assistant
Highland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
02.2019 - 01.2021
Medical Records Clerk
Highland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2016 - 01.2021
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
Favorites Healthcare Staffing
04.2015 - Current
Central Supply Clerk
Highland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
04.2014 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Hill Top At Blue River
03.2011 - 10.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Highland Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10.2009 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meyers Convalescents Nursing Home
06.2009 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant
Manuel Technical Career Center
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