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Tamara Mottau

Avon,IN

Summary

Highly-motivated employee specializing in mental health care for the past 12 years, with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA/QMA

Danville Regional Rehabilitation Center
Danville, IN
01.2021 - Current
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Assisted with medication administration, including dispensing and documentation of patient medications.
  • Maintained current knowledge of state regulations related to medication administration.
  • Ordered, received, stored and inventoried medications as required by facility policies and procedures.
  • Performed monthly audits of controlled substances in accordance with regulatory standards.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals about medication orders.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.

Resident Assistant

Hendricks Regional Health Hospital/ Cypress Manor
Danville , IN
09.2012 - Current
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared living areas and nursing stations.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Administer and chart medication reminders and treatment given to residents as prescribed by physicians.
  • Ordered medications as directed by The Care Team Coordinator.
  • Assist residents with special needs.
  • Cooperates with fellow staff in providing nutritionally balanced meals and snacks for residents.
  • Monitored assigned areas for cleanliness and security purposes.
  • Encouraged participation from all residents in order to create a strong sense of community within the residence.
  • Assisted residents in making their beds and performed light housekeeping duties in resident rooms and common areas.
  • Welcomed new residents and assisted with community adjustment.
  • Managed administrative tasks, maintenance requests, room change process and incident reports.
  • Assisted with resolving residents conflicts and disputes.
  • Served as positive role model for diverse group of individuals.

Education

Certification - Qualified Medication Aide

RESQ Health & Safety Training
Indianapolis, IN
03-2021

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Terre Haute, IN

Skills

  • Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
  • Infection control procedures
  • Patient Relations
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Medical Records Management
  • Compassionate
  • CNA Certification
  • Medication Administration
  • Infection Control
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Attention to Detail
  • Qualified Medication Aide
  • Medical Terminology
  • Supply Restocking
  • Family Communication
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Professionalism
  • Decision-Making
  • Resident Engagement
  • Nursing support
  • Policy Reinforcement
  • Team Player
  • Time Management
  • Ethical standards
  • Mental Health Disorders
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Goal Setting
  • HIPAA Compliance

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant 2010
  • Qualified Medication Aide 2021

Timeline

CNA/QMA

Danville Regional Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - Current

Resident Assistant

Hendricks Regional Health Hospital/ Cypress Manor
09.2012 - Current

Certification - Qualified Medication Aide

RESQ Health & Safety Training

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Tamara Mottau