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Tamiko Ragston

Houston,TX

Summary

Certified nursing assistant with 17 year work experience in a fast paced environment handling confidential paperwork and providing quality patient care. Established record of reliability and creating positive rapport with patients, family and staff members. Experience in serving chronically ill patients including assisting with daily living activities. Patient and highly compassionate.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Norton Staffing
Coahoma, MS
02.2022 - Current
  • Watched over patients to identify potential symptoms of medical conditions.
  • Provided support with bathing, toileting, grooming, and washing.
  • Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

Certified Nursing Assistant

HCA Northwest Medical Center
Cypress, TX
03.2019 - 10.2020
  • 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.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.

Nursing Assistant

Villa Toscana
Houston, TX
01/ - 04.2019
  • Responsible for bathing,feeding,dressing 
  • Transfer, standing, walking 
  • Monitor and record vital signs 
  • Answering multiple phone lines
  • Enter information in the computer 

Nursing Assistant

West Janisch Healthcare Center
Houston, TX
08/1 - 01.2016
  • Documentation 
  • Assist with h doctors appointments 
  • Assist with wound care 
  • Answer call lights
  • Record vital signs 
  • Answering patients and family inquires 

Nursing Assistant

Vitas Hospice
Houston, TX
12/ - 09.2013
  • Attend weekly meeting 
  • Travel to multiple locations 
  • Working in a hospital setting 
  • Spiritual and Educational counseling 
  • Change dressing 
  • Record vital signs 
  • Perform blood glucose testing 

Education

Nursing Assistant

Macedonia Career Center
2005

Phlebotomy

LaPaul
2008

Skills

Excellent communication skills verbal and written 

  • Experience in wound care
  • Patient and environment safety 
  • Knowledge of medical terminology 
  • BLS Certified 
  • Strong organization skills
  • Knowledge of phlebotomy (certified)
  • Strong computer skills 
  • HIPAA and Patent privacy 
  • Knowledge of IV removal 
  • Blood glucose testing 

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Norton Staffing
02.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

HCA Northwest Medical Center
03.2019 - 10.2020

Nursing Assistant

Villa Toscana
01/ - 04.2019

Nursing Assistant

West Janisch Healthcare Center
08/1 - 01.2016

Nursing Assistant

Vitas Hospice
12/ - 09.2013

Nursing Assistant

Macedonia Career Center

Phlebotomy

LaPaul

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