Tamara Warr
Certified Nursing Assistant
Roseburg,OR
Summary
Experienced healthcare team member proficient in biological specimen collection, mobility assistance and emergency situation management. Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Hardworking and dedicated professional.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Gresham
04.2018 - 07.2023
- Assisted with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Safely assisted patients with transfers between beds, wheelchairs, and other areas.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Accurately recorded patient care activities, observations, and vital signs.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Provided compassionate and empathetic care, addressing patients' needs and concerns.
- Demonstrated an understanding of basic medical terminology.
- Identified potential issues and reported them to the nursing team.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
CNA
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
Portland
04.2013 - 04.2018
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Photography And Design
Art Institute of Portland
Portland05-2016
Associate of Arts - Education
Yavapai College
Prescott, AZ05-2001
Skills
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Infection control
- Medical record documentation
- Specimen collection
- Transfer assistance
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- End-of-life care
- Toileting assistance
- Compassion and empathy
- Multitasking and organization
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Colostomy care
- G-tube care
- Tracheostomy care
Timeline
CNA
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
04.2018 - 07.2023
CNA
Legacy Emanuel Medical Center
04.2013 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Photography And Design
Art Institute of Portland
Associate of Arts - Education
Yavapai College
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