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Tamara Lewis

Manteca,CA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Certified Nursing Assistant offering 6 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner, and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Generations Health Care
Walnut Creek, CA
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.

CNA

Bethany Nurse Registry
Sacramento, CA
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.

Customer Service Representative

In-Home Support Services
Napa, CA
02.2009 - 01.2020
  • Provided primary in-home care for fragile seniors and patients with disabilities by assisting them with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, managing hygiene, and grooming
  • Checked and recorded patient pulse and heart rate daily
  • Administered medications via injections or orally
  • Provided transportation to and from medical appointments
  • Assisted in ensuring adequate nutrition and fluid intake for each client which included planning, preparing, and serving meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
  • Performed various household tasks such as laundry and cleaning, creating and maintaining a safe and healthy home environment for each client.

Customer Service Representative

Napa Oxygen
Napa, CA
02.2010 - 06.2011
  • Assisted in filing insurance claims including gathering matching documents, obtaining missing information, creating customer files, and ensuring records were accurate to submit for billing
  • Coordinated and obtained written orders prior to service, reviewing and verifying customer insurance.

Receptionist/Office Assistant

Kentfield Rehabilitation
Kentfield, CA
01.2008 - 02.2010
  • Provided exceptional customer service when greeting patients, fielding incoming calls, and checking patients in for appointments
  • Registered patient insurance information and collected copayments for balance due
  • Maintained accurate records and prepared medical charts.

Environmental Aide/Housekeeping

Alta Bates Hospital
Berkeley, CA
01.2002 - 01.2004
  • Performed environmental aide and housekeeping duties at Alta Bates Hospital.
  • Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
  • Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
  • Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing.
  • Maintained and organized cleaning supplies stock.
  • Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
  • Used appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.

Environmental Aide/Housekeeping

NorthBay Hospital
Fairfield, CA
05.2001 - 06.2003
  • Performed environmental aide and housekeeping duties at NorthBay Hospital.

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Environmental aide experience
  • Providing care for medically fragile patients
  • Infection control procedures
  • Electronic Charting
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Transporting patients
  • Collecting specimens
  • Patient-focused care
  • Patient Lifting

Education Certifications

  • Criminal Justice Studies, Napa Valley College, Napa, CA, 2012 - 2013
  • Criminal Justice Studies, Solano Community College, Fairfield, CA, 2011 - 2012

Certification

Certified Nurse Assistant, BLS

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Generations Health Care
03.2024 - 05.2024

CNA

Bethany Nurse Registry
01.2024 - 03.2024

Customer Service Representative

Napa Oxygen
02.2010 - 06.2011

Customer Service Representative

In-Home Support Services
02.2009 - 01.2020

Receptionist/Office Assistant

Kentfield Rehabilitation
01.2008 - 02.2010

Environmental Aide/Housekeeping

Alta Bates Hospital
01.2002 - 01.2004

Environmental Aide/Housekeeping

NorthBay Hospital
05.2001 - 06.2003

Certified Nurse Assistant, BLS

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