Tameca Bethea
Evergreen,NC
Summary
Seasoned medical professional with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry, recognized for delivering high-quality patient care and promoting positive health outcomes. Expertise in medical procedures, documentation, and effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction and streamline care processes through compassionate service and collaboration.
I have extensive experience in dementia and Alzheimer's care, medical terminology, and patient assessment. Skilled in providing top-notch care to patients with diverse needs, with strong focus on creating a safe and supportive environment and maintaining accurate records, and ensuring efficient workflow.
Experienced professional skilled in utilizing EOH for managing accidents, injuries, and pre-employment exams. Demonstrated expertise in conducting thorough pre-employment screenings and assessments related to accidents and injuries. Proven ability to enhance workplace safety and compliance through effective evaluation processes.
Dynamic professional with expertise in creating engaging PowerPoint presentations that effectively support whole health events. Proven track record in promoting employee wellness and enhancing health education initiatives. Strong skills in visual communication and program development, aimed at fostering a healthier workplace culture.
Demonstrated administrative skills by efficiently filing paperwork and maintaining organized records. These experiences has enhanced my ability to support comprehensive healthcare initiatives and provide exceptional administrative support.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA GS-5
Veteran Affairs
Fayetteville, NC
11.2023 - Current
- Initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable resident populations.
- Maintain good communication with the Nurse Manager, nursing staff, and facility staff. Serve as a liaison between the Charge Nurse, Nurse Manager, and Nursing Assistant peers.
- Communicate orally with residents, families, the interdisciplinary team, and interact appropriately and courteously with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrate interdepartmental teamwork, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team during interdisciplinary meetings to promote better outcomes for residents.
- Maintain work knowledge of all policies and procedures pertaining to the GS-5 position.
- Participate in orientation and training, and be responsible for maintaining all annual skills competencies for NAs.
- Make environmental, dignity, and safety rounds.
CNA
Gentiva Hospice
02.2023 - Current
- Supported patient comfort and safety.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked the patient's vitals.
- Assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients complete range-of-motion exercises to prevent loss of function.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards.
Contact Tracer (covid 19)
Medical Edge Recruitment
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Appointment Management: Scheduling appointments as needed.
- Investigated and identified confirmed and suspected coronavirus cases, while also documenting potentially affected contacts.
- Patient registration: Greeting patients, verifying their identity, and insurance information, and providing necessary forms.
- Communicated with documented COVID-19 patients and other exposed persons via phone call, text, e-mail, and other platforms.
- Data Entry: Accurately entering patient information and medical data into electronic healthcare records.
- Performed record-keeping by logging client information within secure contact-tracing software.
- Provided educational and informational resources regarding isolation policies and quarantine measures.
- Notified and interviewed individuals to ascertain the novel coronavirus exposure level.
- Utilized various software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite and Zoom for remote communication purposes.
- Provided health education materials and resources to affected individuals and their families.
CNA
Lower Cape Fear Hospice
08.2011 - 08.2020
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Education
Certification - Substitute Teacher
Southeastern Community College
Whiteville, NC06-2021
Certification - Human Services Exploration:DSS Caseworker
Southeastern Community College
Whiteville NC03.2021
Licensing - Foster Parent
Boys And Girls Home
Lake Waccamaw, NC02-2012
Whiteville NC - CNA 1
Southeastern Community College
04.2010
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Bladen Community College
Dublin, NC01.2010
Diploma -
West Columbus High School
Cerro Gordo, NC06.2005
Skills
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- EOH: for accidents, injuries, and pre-employment exams: conducted occupational health exams, including pre-employment screenings and accident or injury assessments, to ensure employment wellness
- Support for whole health events, creating PowerPoints, supported whole health events, promoting employee wellness, and health education
- Developed an engaging PowerPoint presentation to communicate health information and initiatives
- Filing paperwork
- Collecting and recording information: Collecting and recording applicants' information, including medical history and vital signs
- scheduling appointments
- Greeting patients, verifying their identity, and providing appropriate forms
- Maintained accurate and organized records, ensuring efficient retrieval and confidentiality
- Conducted COVID-19 swabbing and testing, adhering to safety protocols and guidelines
- CV reviews and scanning: reviewed and scanned CVs, ensuring accurate documentation and efficient processing
- Identified and highlighted relevant skills and experiences in federal resumes, enhancing candidate competitiveness
- Infection control procedures
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Calm under stress
- Supporting personal needs
- Documentation procedures expertise
- ADLs assistance
- Catheter change and preparation
- Performing patient intakes
- Range of motion exercises
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient relationship-building
- Documenting behaviors
- Efficient and reliable team player
- companionship and emotional support
- Recording vital signs
- patient assessments
- Phlebotomy training
- Observing responses
- Family communication
- Inpatient care
- Laboratory testing
- Monitor vitals
Timeline
CNA GS-5
Veteran Affairs
11.2023 - Current
CNA
Gentiva Hospice
02.2023 - Current
Contact Tracer (covid 19)
Medical Edge Recruitment
06.2021 - 09.2022
CNA
Lower Cape Fear Hospice
08.2011 - 08.2020
Certification - Substitute Teacher
Southeastern Community College
Certification - Human Services Exploration:DSS Caseworker
Southeastern Community College
Licensing - Foster Parent
Boys And Girls Home
Whiteville NC - CNA 1
Southeastern Community College
Certificate - Phlebotomy
Bladen Community College
Diploma -
West Columbus High School
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