Tamara Davis-Muschett
Stratford,CT
Summary
Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
SOUTHPORT CENTER
09.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
CERTIFIED NURSE'S ASSISTANT
CAROL ROBERTS
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fred Cotter
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patient with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Accompany patient to doctor's appointments.
Home Health Aide Coordinator
Equinox Home Care LLC
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed scheduling and assignments for home health aides to optimize efficiency and maintain consistent care.
- Cultivated strong community partnerships with local healthcare providers to increase client referrals and expand agency''s reach.
- Supported regulatory compliance efforts by staying up-to-date on industry standards and best practices for home health aide coordination.
- Implemented quality assurance measures by conducting regular in-home assessments of aide performance.
- Contributed to increased profitability by managing resources efficiently and minimizing overtime costs.
- Enhanced patient care by coordinating home health aide services and addressing individual needs.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement by participating in professional development opportunities related to home healthcare management.
- Streamlined office processes such as billing, payroll preparation, staff scheduling during busy periods while maintaining accurate records.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Equinox Home Care LLC
11.2017 - 12.2020
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sherri Steeneck
04.2009 - 08.2017
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Transported client to appointments and daily activities such as shopping and other leisure activities.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
HOME HEALTH AIDE COORDINATOR
UTOPIA HOME CARE
02.2008 - 03.2009
- Managed scheduling and assignments for home health aides to optimize efficiency and maintain consistent care.
- Arranged HHA (Home Health Aide) schedules to meet the patient's needs within assigned area of service utilizing scheduling software.
- Ensured patient satisfaction by following protocol for resolving complaints or concerns about service.
- Assisted with performance appraisals for paraprofessional staff at specified intervals in conjunction with HHA Supervisor.
- Completed all forms of written communication and maintain appropriate clinical and personnel records on a timely basis, and keep accurate attendance records on paraprofessional staff.
- Evaluated accuracy on HHA flow sheets.
- Confirmed HHA flow sheets weekly in computer system
- Maintained accurate daily records of events and reported all significant events and / or problems to HHA Supervisor.
- Distributed HHA paychecks and provided relief to the receptionists.
OFFICE COORDINATOR
UTOPIA HOME CARE
04.2007 - 02.2008
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, assisting with daily tasks as needed to promote productivity across the organization.
- Tracked records, filed documents, and maintained communication between clients to manage office activities.
- Served as a point of contact for clients visiting the office, providing exceptional customer service that led to increased client retention rates.
- Scheduled orientation for new employees.
- Assembled orientation packets.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information, upholding the highest level of professionalism at all times.
- Increased efficiency by regularly evaluating office workflows and recommending improvements as necessary.
CERTIFIED NURSE'S AIDE
ST JOSEPOH'S MANOR
02.2004 - 09.2006
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT07-1993
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
Certified Nurse's Assistant [ State Certified since 2003]
Attended Stat Learning Institute in Bridgeport, Connecticut. I am Certified by the State since 2003
Timeline
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
SOUTHPORT CENTER
09.2023 - Current
CERTIFIED NURSE'S ASSISTANT
CAROL ROBERTS
06.2022 - 08.2024
Home Health Aide Coordinator
Equinox Home Care LLC
08.2020 - 12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fred Cotter
01.2020 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Equinox Home Care LLC
11.2017 - 12.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sherri Steeneck
04.2009 - 08.2017
HOME HEALTH AIDE COORDINATOR
UTOPIA HOME CARE
02.2008 - 03.2009
OFFICE COORDINATOR
UTOPIA HOME CARE
04.2007 - 02.2008
CERTIFIED NURSE'S AIDE
ST JOSEPOH'S MANOR
02.2004 - 09.2006
High School Diploma -
Housatonic Community College
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