Tameka Lockhart
St. Petersburg ,FL
Summary
Dedicated CNA with a proven track record at Freedom Square, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and expertise in vital signs monitoring. Excelled in delivering individualized patient care, significantly improving patient comfort and safety. Skilled in both geriatric care and HIPAA compliance, demonstrating a perfect blend of technical knowledge and empathy.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Freedom Square
08.2019 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Education
GED -
PTEC
St. Petersburg, FLSkills
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Bathing Assistance
- Basic Life Support
- Geriatric Care
- Electronic Charting
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate
- Bedside manner
- Collecting vital signs
- HIPAA Compliance
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Recording vital signs
- Direct Patient Care
- Medical terminology knowledge
Timeline
CNA
Freedom Square
08.2019 - Current
GED -
PTEC
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