Tambrea L. Gaba
104 Harper Street,SC
Summary
Enhanced team performance through active participation.,Cultivated positive relationships with team members to support collaboration.,Achieved effective communication with clients through therapeutic techniques.,Organized tasks efficiently to meet team objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Self Employed Services
08.2022 - 05.2026
- Provided compassionate care, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Developed individualized care plans to meet diverse client needs effectively.
- Monitored patient health, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Coordinated transportation and appointments for clients, ensuring timely access to services.
- Trained new caregivers in best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented medication management strategies, ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Enhanced client quality of life through engaging activities and social interaction initiatives.
- Evaluated and adjusted care strategies based on feedback and evolving client conditions.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Office Manager
Golfcartdealership
01.2022 - 2024
- Coordinated scheduling and resource allocation for team projects, enhancing workflow productivity.
- Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely procurement of office supplies and services.
- Developed training materials and conducted onboarding sessions for new administrative staff.
- Oversaw maintenance of office equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and operational efficiency.
- Monitored budget expenditures, providing insights to optimize financial planning and resource allocation.
- Conducted regular inventory assessments of office supplies, ordering necessary items proactively to prevent stock shortages.
- Facilitated smooth communication between departments, addressing concerns promptly to maintain harmonious work relationships.
- Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
- Handled sensitive employee and client information with utmost confidentiality, maintaining trust and integrity.
- Oversaw office budget, ensuring all expenditures were within allocated funds and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
- Provided comprehensive administrative support to senior management, enabling them to focus on strategic decision-making.
- Increased customer satisfaction by developing effective client feedback system that led to service improvements.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of all office meetings to ensure smooth operations and minimal conflicts.
- Optimized office space utilization, leading to more efficient and productive work environment.
- Improved team morale and cohesion with regular team-building activities and open communication channels.
- Resolved office disputes swiftly and equitably, maintaining harmonious workplace.
- Facilitated positive work environment, addressing employee concerns promptly and fostering culture of mutual respect.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
Manager/Nurse
St.George Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Staffing/scheduling
- Maintained staff and patient satisfaction.
- Maintenance of human and financial resources.
- Ensuring quality of care for staff and patients
- Being a strong mentor for staff and create a positive work environment
- High level of problem solving
- Worked closely with doctor's, EMT, and upper management team
Nurse/LPN
Heartland of West Ashley
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Full-time care of patients/residence in skilled nursing unit/long-term unit
- Medication administration via PO, G-tube, IV
- Wound care and documentation
- Skin audits
- Report changes in patient conditions to physician
- Maintaining and auditing med cart
- Stocking unit with needed supplies
- Patient assessments
- PICC line care
- Patient/resident charting
- Communicating with families, team members, and physicians
Nurse/ LPN
Wellmore of Daniel Island
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Full-time care of residents in skilled nursing unit
- Medication Administration
- Wound care
- Skin Audits
- Problem resolution capability
- Insulin medication assistance
- Foley catheter insertion/removal
- Injections sub-9, IM, ID
- Care plan thoroughness
Nurse/LPN
Continuum Pediatric Nursing
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Full-time one on one patient care specific skills utilized as listed:
- G-tube feedings and medication administration, head to toe assessments, monitoring stats, providing plan of care and education to family members, wound dressings, catheterization male and female, Chest Pt, nebulizer tx, flovents, and oxygen administration
Private Tutor
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
01.2009 - 01.2013
- One - on - one and group college course tutoring
- - Subjects: Anatomy, Microbiology, Biology, Psychology, Algebra, Speech, Nursing, Finite Math, and English
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MarylandSkills
As a manager I successfully lead my team to achieve the company's objectives and created a positive, productive work environment
Delegated tasks to appropriate team member
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast past work environment
Ability to address staff concerns and offer feedback
Able to multi task with ease
License LPN for six(9) years
South Carolina LPN License
Current CPR Certification
IV Certified
Valid Driver’s License
Highly skilled in providing general patient care and basic patient education
Demonstrate ability to review patient chart; treatments, record and report experimental symptoms, reactions, and changes in patient’s conditions
Able to practice safety, ecological and infection control
Proven ability to maintain patient well - being through the use of therapeutic communication
Timeline
Caregiver
Self Employed Services
08.2022 - 05.2026
Office Manager
Golfcartdealership
01.2022 - 2024
Manager/Nurse
St.George Rehabilitation Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Nurse/LPN
Heartland of West Ashley
01.2020 - 01.2021
Nurse/ LPN
Wellmore of Daniel Island
01.2019 - 01.2020
Nurse/LPN
Continuum Pediatric Nursing
01.2016 - 01.2019
Private Tutor
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
01.2009 - 01.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Allegany College of Maryland