Tamesha Ball
South Chesterfield ,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Richmond, VA
09.2022 - Current
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse Assistant
Battlefield Park Health And Rehab
Petersburg, VA
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Travel CNA
Omega
All Areas
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Patient Care Technician
St Francis Hospital
Midlothian, VA
12.2019 - 05.2022
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Patient Care Technician
Johnston Willis Hospital
Richmond, VA
01.2020 - 07.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Patient Care Technician
Vibra Hospital
Richmond, VA
09.2015 - 06.2020
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Laurels Of Bon Air
Richmond, VA
06.2018 - 09.2020
- 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.
CNA
Glenburnie Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Richmond, VA
09.2009 - 04.2017
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sheltering Arms Institue
Richmond Va
06.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sheltering Arms Institute
Richmond Va
05.2024 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VA05.2022
Skills
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Medication Assistance
- Responding to Emergencies
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sheltering Arms Institute
05.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Assistant
Battlefield Park Health And Rehab
06.2022 - 09.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sheltering Arms Institue
06.2022 - Current
Travel CNA
Omega
02.2022 - 06.2023
Patient Care Technician
Johnston Willis Hospital
01.2020 - 07.2023
Patient Care Technician
St Francis Hospital
12.2019 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Laurels Of Bon Air
06.2018 - 09.2020
Patient Care Technician
Vibra Hospital
09.2015 - 06.2020
CNA
Glenburnie Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
09.2009 - 04.2017
Licensed Practical Nursing - Nursing
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College