Tamara Graham
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Certified Patient Care Nursing Assistant with many years of direct patient care in hospitals and senior living facilities. Passionate professional with proven success at kindly addressing patient and resident needs while also meeting institutional goals effectively. Dedicated to understanding and implementing current patient care practices and to communicating clearly with patients, family, and colleagues.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Manhattan, NY
11.2003 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming patients.
- Assisted in the transfer of patients from bed to wheelchair or other equipment.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Recorded patient information in medical records accurately and completely.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with the administration of medications as directed by a registered nurse.
- Participated in various activities that promote comfort, safety and well-being of patients.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance from other healthcare team members.
- Assisted with ambulation devices such as walkers or canes when necessary.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams regarding patient care plans.
- Carried out infection control procedures according to hospital protocols.
- Communicated and interacted effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors and practiced flexible, creative care in addition to mandated standard care.
- Reported abnormal changes or patterns in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff and understood and followed regulations regarding injury or possible abuse.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Phlebotomy
Education
Health Education
Allen School of Nursing
401 7th Avenue New York 1000109-2000
Skills
- First-aid and CPR
- Patient Observation
- Hourly rounding
- Clerical assistance
- Resource Allocation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Basic nursing care
- Conducting intakes
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Assessments
- CNA Certification
- Catheter Care
- Patient Positioning
- Infection Control
- First Aid Certification
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient-centered standards
Timeline
Patient Care Nursing Assistant
Mount Sinai Beth Israel
11.2003 - Current
Health Education
Allen School of Nursing
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