Tamara Kendal
Pine Bluff,AR
Summary
Adept at vital signs monitoring and providing compassionate care, I enhanced patient satisfaction at Jefferson Regional Medical Center by streamlining nurse workflows and improving patient comfort. Skilled in both direct patient care and technical welding techniques, I am a reliable team player focused on achieving high-quality outcomes in healthcare settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Trinity Village Medical Center
Pine Bluff, AR
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Brazer
Lennox Industries
Stuttgart, AR
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
Patient Care Technician
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
Pine Bluff, AR
10.2017 - 09.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Pine Bluff High School
Pine Bluff, AR05.2007
Skills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
Certification
Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Trinity Village Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
Brazer
Lennox Industries
09.2022 - 08.2023
Patient Care Technician
Jefferson Regional Medical Center
10.2017 - 09.2022
Diploma - General Studies
Pine Bluff High School