Tamica Smith

Certified Nursing Assistant

At Home Healthcare Tyler

Bolivar, TN

06.2023 - Current

Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

Education

High School Diploma -

Skills

Accomplishments

Certification

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant

High School Diploma -

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