Tamisha Rivera
Amherst
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Ascension Living Our Lady of Peace
Lewiston
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
Caregiver
Senior Solutions of WNY
10.2024 - 03.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Anchor Health Home Care
Brooklyn
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to each resident's needs.
Certified Nursing Aide
Committed Home Care
Buffalo
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation.
- Kept track of the patient's intake and dietary needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trusted Nursing Staffing
Buffalo
04.2020 - 02.2022
- Assist patients with their daily needs such as feeding, bathing, grooming and other hygiene requirements.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, reporting any significant changes to nursing staff promptly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Amherst
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Answered call lights and adjusted bed rails and equipment to ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Assisted with daily living activities and coordinated and ensured a safe patient living environment.
Hospitality Aide / PACU
ECMC - Erie County Medical Center
Buffalo
03.2018 - 10.2019
- I took vitals, and gave Nourishments after surgery before discharge.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood at Williamsville
Williamsville
08.2016 - 02.2018
- Provided compassionate patient care by assisting with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes to nursing staff, facilitating timely interventions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grace Manor Nursing Home
Buffalo
08.2005 - 01.2014
- Built relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in order to help patients achieve their personal care plan goals.
- Was a constant advocate for the welfare, rights, and needs of patients.
- Improved daily workflow to improve patient outcomes and meet organizational goals.
- Gathered and documented patient vital signs during Shift.
- Assisted with daily living activities and coordinated and ensured a safe patient living environment.
Education
High School -
Bennett High School
Buffalo, NY, USSkills
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Active Listening
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Ascension Living Our Lady of Peace
03.2026 - Current
Caregiver
Senior Solutions of WNY
10.2024 - 03.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
Anchor Health Home Care
07.2022 - 10.2024
Certified Nursing Aide
Committed Home Care
03.2022 - 09.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Trusted Nursing Staffing
04.2020 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
11.2019 - 11.2021
Hospitality Aide / PACU
ECMC - Erie County Medical Center
03.2018 - 10.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elderwood at Williamsville
08.2016 - 02.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Grace Manor Nursing Home
08.2005 - 01.2014
High School -
Bennett High School