Tamara Chante Gilliam
Philadelphia,PA
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.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medication Technician
Merakey
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
04.2018 - Current
- Recorded vital signs and performed skin assessments with timely documentation to support care plans and measurable outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications and bolus feedings while maintaining accurate medication logs and safety checks, toileting,
- Monitored patient responses to medications and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided full personal care including bed baths and assistance with toileting to preserve dignity and daily functioning.
- Prepared and served meals and assisted with feeding to ensure proper nutrition and adherence to dietary needs.
- Operated client transportation and accompanied appointments to improve access to services and continuity of care.
- Managed laundry and light housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe living environment and reduce infection risk.
- Completed daily documentation and companionship activities to enhance patient engagement and monitor behavioral changes.
Behavioral health Worker
KenCCID
Philadelphia, Pa
Oct2014 - 02.2018
- Assessed client needs and adjusted daily support plans using observational data, improving service consistency and informing tailored interventions.
- Facilitated household and community tasks alongside clients, building practical independence while preserving dignity and routine stability.
- Maintained accurate incident and progress records, enabling timely clinical follow-up and reliable continuity during staff transitions.
- Adapted everyday tools and routines to match individual abilities, increasing participation and producing noticeable functional gains.
Hospice Nursing Assistant
Odyssey healthcare hospice /Vista care
Blue Bell, Pa
04.2006 - 11.2013
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care ensuring patient comfort and dignity while supporting families.
- Assisted with activities of daily living including toileting and feeding to maintain patient hygiene and nutrition.
- Performed regular skin assessments and basic wound care to prevent pressure injuries and detect changes.
- Offered consistent companionship and emotional support to reduce patient anxiety and improve quality of life.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Prepared meals according to physician prescribed diets while ensuring proper nutrition for the patient.
- Provided spiritual guidance through conversations about faith when requested by patient or family member.
Education
Cardinal Dougherty High School
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Certified nursing assistant
- Medication technician
- Phlebotomist
- Companion
- Customer service
Certification
- Phlebotomy Certification, One stick phlebotomy
- Certification Nursing Assistant, Leahy Caregivers Inc
Timeline
Medication Technician
Merakey
04.2018 - Current
Hospice Nursing Assistant
Odyssey healthcare hospice /Vista care
04.2006 - 11.2013
Behavioral health Worker
KenCCID
Oct2014 - 02.2018
Cardinal Dougherty High School