Tamera Lakes
Olive Branch,MS
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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Shift Key
Memphis , TN
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
CNA
Memphis Jewish Home
Memphis , TN
2016.07 - 2017.04
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Studies, Human Resources Leadership
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN2019-05
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Career Academy
Memphis, TN2016-06
Skills
- Compassionate Communication
- Compassion and Empathy
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Indirect Patient Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Transporting Patients
- Direct Patient Care
- Condition Monitoring
Timeline
CNA
Shift Key
2023.01 - 2024.01
CNA
Memphis Jewish Home
2016.07 - 2017.04
Bachelor of Arts - Professional Studies, Human Resources Leadership
University of Memphis
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Career Academy
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