Tamara Pilbin
Torrington,CT
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Candlewood Valley Health And Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, and dressing to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse and oxygen.
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Assistant Program Manager (Behrens Road)
Community Systems Inc
04.2018 - 05.2023
- Strongly advocated for each of the gentlemen
- Contributed to the development of training materials for new staff members on proper caregiving techniques and procedures at the group home.
- Enhanced persons supported well-being by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Managed accurate documentation of progress and incidents in compliance with state regulations.
- Maintained a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for all group home residents, fostering a sense of community and belonging.
- Implemented individualized behavior support plans, resulting in improved quality of life and mental health.
- Organized and provided medication as well as medication ordering.
- Provided transportation services to attend appointments or participate in community events, enhancing their overall wellbeing.
- Developed strong relationships with each of the gentlemen and their families, ensuring open communication and trust.
- Prepared healthy meals, maintained clean environments and laundered clothes.
- Monitored changes in conditions to report concerns to nursing.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Banking and auditing money books.
- Completed quarterly data, behavior reports, and end of month turnover.
- Shared on-call responsibilities with manager.
- Confirmed that documentation was completed daily. To include; T-Logs, ISP Data, and Behavior Tracking.
Direct Support Professional (Day Program)
Community Systems Inc
06.2015 - 04.2018
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both persons supported and staff members involved.
- Established strong relationships with local community resources to connect with additional supports as needed.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
CT State Community College
Winsted, CTSkills
- Reliable team player/leader
- Compassionate
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Complex Problem-solving
- Behavior support plan implementation
- Documentation expert
- Family support and assistance
- Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Therap, ISP Data and Behavior Data
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Candlewood Valley Health And Rehabilitation Center
05.2023 - Current
Assistant Program Manager (Behrens Road)
Community Systems Inc
04.2018 - 05.2023
Direct Support Professional (Day Program)
Community Systems Inc
06.2015 - 04.2018
No Degree - Nursing
CT State Community College
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