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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

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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

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