Tamia Jones
Nursing Assistant
Marrero,LA
Summary
Skilled Patient Care Technician offering demonstrated expertise in patient support developed over 4 years of healthcare experience. Skilled at supporting transports, ambulating patients and charting updates. Flexible team player with positive and upbeat nature.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Patient Care Technician
East Jefferson Hospital
Metairie , Louisiana
02.2022 - Current
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Nursing Aide
Jefferson Healthcare Center
Jefferson, LA
12.2020 - 01.2022
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored patients' status and reported any identified abnormalities or changes to nursing personnel.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Nursing Aide
Chateau Living Center
Kenner , LA
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored patients' status and reported any identified abnormalities or changes to nursing personnel.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Caregiver
A1 Absolute Best Care
Gretna, LA
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Education
High School Diploma - Diploma
Christ First Academy
New Orleans, LA 08.2017 - 05.2019
Skills
Feeding assistance
Patient services
Professional bedside manner
Recording vital signs
Observing responses
Patient-focused care
Feeding assistance expert
Responding to emergencies
Measuring bodily fluids
Supporting personal needs
Direct Patient Care
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
East Jefferson Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Nursing Aide
Jefferson Healthcare Center
12.2020 - 01.2022
Nursing Aide
Chateau Living Center
01.2020 - 12.2020
Caregiver
A1 Absolute Best Care
08.2019 - 01.2020
High School Diploma - Diploma
Christ First Academy
08.2017 - 05.2019