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Tamarra Thomas
Richmond,VA
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Southampton Rehabilitation And Health Center
CNA
02.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Care Advantage, Inc.
PCA
07.2022 - 05.2023
Job overview
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Weinstein Jewish Community Center
Youth Counselor
10.2022 - 01.2023
Job overview
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Coordinated youth programs and activities to enhance life quality and self-esteem.
- Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
- Established and maintained relationships with youth, families and community partners.
Education
George Wythe High SchoolRichmond, VA
High School Diploma
06.2016
Skills
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Responding to Emergencies
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Medical Records Management
- Case Management
- Medication Assistance
- Charting Expertise
- Meal Planning
- Recording Vital Signs
- Light Housekeeping
- Organization
- Typing
Timeline
CNA
Southampton Rehabilitation And Health Center
02.2023 - Current
Youth Counselor
Weinstein Jewish Community Center
10.2022 - 01.2023
PCA
Care Advantage, Inc.
07.2022 - 05.2023
George Wythe High School
High School Diploma
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