Tameka Crosby
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel CNA
Broughton Hospital
Morganton, NC
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
- Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
- Assisted in transporting clients to appointments outside the facility when necessary.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
Nursing Assistant
Hospice and Palliative Care
Charlotte, NC
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided physical, emotional and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient's plan of care.
- Ensured confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Performed personal hygiene activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and undressing and toileting assistance.
- Developed relationships with patients that promoted trust, compassion and dignity throughout hospice journey.
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any unusual findings to the RN Case Manager.
Nursing Assistant
Novant Health, Inc
Matthews, NC
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Documented all activities related to patient care accurately.
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving cardiac arrest or life-threatening arrhythmias.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health LCH
Charlotte, NC
06.2015 - 04.2017
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Transported patients to recovery area after completion of surgery.
- Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
- Assisted in prepping rooms for surgery by sterilizing instruments and setting up equipment.
- Provided emotional support to family members before, during, and after surgery.
Nursing Assistant LCH Endoscopy
Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
06.2015 - 04.2017
- Instructed patients on how to prepare for their procedure; this included dietary restrictions, medications to avoid or take prior to the procedure and other instructions.
- Worked collaboratively with other healthcare providers to ensure optimal care for each patient.
- Assisted physicians in performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
- Prepared equipment for examinations and treatments, including cleaning, sterilizing and setting up scopes with appropriate accessories.
Education
High School Diploma -
Myers Park High School
Charlotte, NC06-2002
Skills
- Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate Care
- Geriatric Care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Scheduling
- Crisis Intervention
- Educating patients
- Room preparation
- Procedure Assistance
Certification
Nursing Assistant Certification 2008
BLS Certification 2024
Timeline
Travel CNA
Broughton Hospital
06.2022 - 05.2024
Nursing Assistant
Hospice and Palliative Care
04.2021 - 06.2022
Nursing Assistant
Novant Health, Inc
07.2018 - 03.2021
Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health LCH
06.2015 - 04.2017
Nursing Assistant LCH Endoscopy
Atrium Health
06.2015 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Myers Park High School