Tameka Parrish-Yates
Peoria,IL
Summary
Illinois state Certified CNA bringing 13years experience in healthcare setting. Ambitious certified nursing assistant with extensive experience in patient care and hospital administrative function. Strong skills combined with ability to evaluate and advocate for patients and residents needs. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to detail and excellent dependability. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Healthcare.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arcadia Care
07.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures, enhancing workflow efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, improving patient assessment accuracy.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and facility protocols, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
CNA
Nextaff Healthcare Agency
10.2021 - Current
- Assist patient with Mobility needs check patient vitals, and provided assistance with daily living activities.
- Provide very high expectations for how Nextaff is represented. team members provide exceptional care to residents and behave in a respectful and professional manner while at the facility.
CNA
Grandview Alzheimer’s special care center
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Cared for residents diagnosis such as respiratory failure, Parkinson’s Disease and muscular dystrophy. Assisted residents with mobility needs. Checked residents vitals. Assisted residents with mobility and daily living activities needs
CNA
Sharon Healthcare
09.2019 - 04.2021
- Help residents effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs. Assisted residents with mobility needs, moving to and from beds organizing wheelchairs and preparing devices. Checked patients vitals. Provided assistance with daily living activities
Housekeeper
Sharon Healthcare
11.2013 - 09.2019
- Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean. Disinfected bathrooms, doornobs, tables and picked up and disposed of trash. Sanitized kitchen and other high traffic fixtures. Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas. Performed light cleaning duties and changed bed linens
manager
Domino’s Pizza
07.2012 - 08.2013
- Ran errands to support daily needs of management. Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands. Monitored security and handled incidents calmly.
Education
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION - undefined
Illinois Central College
08.2019
G.E.D - undefined
Chicago, ILLINOIS06.2009
Skills
- Supporting personal needs
- Recording vital signs
- Preparing meals
- Infection control & aseptic procedures
- Patient care
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s patient care
- Outpatient care
- Inpatient care
- Compassionate caregiver
Certification
- CPR & AED certification
- CMS Training certification
- Dementia training certification
- Sexual harassment and abusive conduct prevention training Certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arcadia Care
07.2024 - Current
CNA
Nextaff Healthcare Agency
10.2021 - Current
CNA
Grandview Alzheimer’s special care center
06.2021 - 09.2021
CNA
Sharon Healthcare
09.2019 - 04.2021
Housekeeper
Sharon Healthcare
11.2013 - 09.2019
manager
Domino’s Pizza
07.2012 - 08.2013
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION - undefined
Illinois Central College