Tamiya Taylor
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Healthcare professional skilled in managing patient care and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards. Expertise in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to optimize treatment plans and improve patient outcomes. A strong background in both direct patient care and administrative functions ensures comprehensive support in any healthcare setting.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES
10.2025 - Current
- Delivered skilled nursing, companion care, and rehabilitation for patients with chronic and acute conditions to enhance recovery and quality of life.
- Maintained care for geriatric and pediatric patients with gastrostomy and tracheostomy tubes.
- Coordinated communication among patients, families, physicians, and healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care and address patient needs.
- Documented daily activities and medications according to doctors' orders using EMAR.
- Ensured compliance with regulations by maintaining accurate patient records and documentation, supporting effective care delivery.
CNA
TOUCHING HEARTS AT HOME
09.2022 - Current
- Delivered care focused on individual patient needs.
- Routinely monitor patient's vital signs (pulse, BP, temp etc.)
- Assist with patient care routines and help patients perform daily activities.
- Utilized proper techniques when transferring patients.
- Monitored safety measures in home environment to ensure patient well-being and prevent incidents.
- Coordinated communication among patients, families, physicians, specialists, and healthcare teams to enhance continuity of care and support adherence to treatment plans.
- Documented clinical information accurately in Wellsky PC to maintain comprehensive patient records.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANCE
GRISWOLD HOME CARE
03.2014 - Current
- Delivered high-quality patient care in home settings, enhancing comfort and well-being.
- Maintained patient dignity and minimized discomfort during care activities.
- Ensured exceptional customer service for patients and families, fostering trust and satisfaction.
- Compiled daily patient activity reports of patients' activities.
HUC/PCT
ST. ANTHONY'S HOSPITAL
07.2017 - 04.2021
- Monitoring vital signs or EKG signals and patient condition.
- Monitor and Document patients' health.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, enhancing their comfort and promoting independence.
- Initiated prior authorizations for procedures and scans to ensure timely patient care.
- Updated electronic medical records by transferring patient information accurately to maintain comprehensive patient histories.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of patient rooms by regularly tidying and disinfecting surfaces.
UNDERPAYMENT ANALYST
PARALLON
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Follow rules and guidelines pertaining to patient accounts.
- Conducted thorough audits of patient charts and records to ensure accuracy and compliance with billing standards.
- Locate discrepancies on claim or accounts within assigned caseload.
- Monitored claim status across both markets, providing necessary information for claim processing and interfacing with billing collection appeals.
- Streamlined collection process for private payments owed by patients, enhancing recovery efforts.
- Recorded and allocated received payments to appropriate accounts.
- Worked all discrepancies issued all lines, reviewed Medicare remits unpaid claims, re-sequence accounts
- Obtained prior authorization prior to Patients appointments.
MEDICAL OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE
BAYCARE MEDICAL GROUP
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Received patients, answered calls, queries, and communicated necessary info to medical staff.
- Collected all personal, medical, and insurance information, to provide accurate verification of benefits.
- Collected patient's co-payments, recorded payment transactions; obtained third party payer prior authorization for services provided and communicated outstanding balances to insurance and companies and patients.
- Scheduled appointments and executed clerical duties to maintain smooth office operations.
- Supported physician's health care team by delivering essential information and assistance.
- Coordinated physician schedules and maintained patient flow, by announcing arrivals and delays.
- Coordinated transfer of patient's information between hospitals and physicians to ensure continuity of care.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
BAYCARE HOME CARE
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Assisted patients with grooming and bathing at care facility.
- Maintained detailed records of patient's vitals and weekly progress.
- Recorded daily activities in care log to monitor patient progress and inform care decisions.
- Supported patients in meal planning and preparation to enhance dietary adherence.
- Facilitated transportation for patients to doctor appointments, ensuring timely access to care.
Education
LPN -
PINELLAS TECHNICAL COLLEGE
St. Petersburg, FL01-2019
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL
St. Petersburg, FL06-2009
Skills
- Licensed practical nurse
- Patient assessment
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient documentation
- EMR / EHR
- EMR documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Quality assurance
- End-of-life care
- Excellent communication skills
- Healthcare communication
- Customer service orientation
- Ability to multitask
- Team collaboration
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Certification
License Practical Nurse (5269647), Certified Nursing Assistant (267530), CPR/ First Aid, Assist of Self- Administration of Medication, Alzheimer's & Dementia
Timeline
LPN
MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES
10.2025 - Current
CNA
TOUCHING HEARTS AT HOME
09.2022 - Current
HUC/PCT
ST. ANTHONY'S HOSPITAL
07.2017 - 04.2021
UNDERPAYMENT ANALYST
PARALLON
03.2017 - 06.2019
MEDICAL OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE
BAYCARE MEDICAL GROUP
08.2016 - 03.2017
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
BAYCARE HOME CARE
11.2015 - 08.2016
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANCE
GRISWOLD HOME CARE
03.2014 - Current
LPN -
PINELLAS TECHNICAL COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
GIBBS HIGH SCHOOL