Tamarra Kirksey
Altadena,CA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Glendale Adventist Hospital
Glendale, CA
08.2018 - Current
- Deliver individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Promote good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Transport patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Answer call lights and support patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Evaluate patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Private Duty Nurse
Jackson Family
Monrovia, CA
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Interpreted patient needs, knowledge, growth and development to construct treatment plan.
Monitoring Technician/Unit Secretary
Methodist Hospital
Arcadia, CA
01.2003 - 06.2015
- Interpreted and maintain cardiac monitoring by observing and documenting ECG rhythms.
- Reviewed rhythms, treatment orders for dysrhythmias, and other pertinent information.
- Cleaned electrode wires and transmitters when monitoring is discontinued.
- Responds to caller's need or refers telephone calls to appropriate person or department.
- Handling patients discharges and transfers; maintaining patient records and processing patients orders.
Education
CNA (recertification)
El Monte Adult School
El Monte, CA06.2017
Skills
- Strong Verbal and Written Communication
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Medical Terminology
- Calm Under Stress
- Attention to Detail
- HIPAA Compliance
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Vital Signs Collection
- Feeding Assistance
Timeline
CNA
Glendale Adventist Hospital
08.2018 - Current
Private Duty Nurse
Jackson Family
03.2016 - 06.2018
Monitoring Technician/Unit Secretary
Methodist Hospital
01.2003 - 06.2015
CNA (recertification)
El Monte Adult School
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