Tameron Long
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Health Technician
Mary Starke Harper Center
Tuscaloosa, AL
12.2019 - Current
- Adhered to HIPAA confidentiality requirements by safeguarding files.
- Helped clients deal with substance abuse, mental illness and other concerns by delivering personalized counseling support.
- Documented service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Assisted clients in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to change and removing bad habits.
CNA
Park Manor Nursing Home
Tuscaloosa, AL
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
PCA
DCH Regional Medical Center
Tuscaloosa, AL
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Helped patients' feel independent and dignified by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Completed frequent cleaning and sanitizing to maintain healthy environment for patients.
- Monitored, measured and documented patients' vital signs in EMR system.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
Assistant Manager
T-town Cafe
Tuscaloosa, AL
06.2018 - 02.2020
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
- Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.
Cashier Team Lead
T-town Cafe
Tuscaloosa, AL
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Assisted with training new cashiers and customer service team members to increase speed of onboarding.
- Met high productivity standards in processing payments for customers.
- Maintained professional store appearance by inspecting checkout areas and directing team members in cleaning, trash removal and other actions.
Education
High School Diploma -
05.2016
Skills
- Safety and risk assessments
- Confidentiality
- Patient evaluation
- Confidential records
- Progress monitoring
- Patient evaluations
- Tracking client progress
- Developing relationships
- Psychiatric and Mental Health Care
- Linen Replacements
- Vital Signs Collection
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Observation Documentation
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Feeding Assistance
- Fluid Measurement
- Bedsore Prevention
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Preparing Meals
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Oral Hygiene
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA - Park Manor Nursing Home
05.2022 - 07.2022
PCA - DCH Regional Medical Center
02.2021 - 05.2021
Mental Health Technician - Mary Starke Harper Center
12.2019 - Current
Assistant Manager - T-town Cafe
06.2018 - 02.2020
Cashier Team Lead - T-town Cafe
09.2017 - 06.2018
Central High School - High School Diploma,
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
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