TAMMIE BUFORD
Certified Nursing Assistant
Florissant,MO
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakeside Behavioral Health System
Memphis, TN
08.2023 - Current
- Provided emotional support and counseling to individuals with mental health issues.
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for clients.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and treatments.
- Monitored client's physical condition and medication side effects.
Certified Nursing Assistant
NuWest Group
Bellevue, WA
01.2022 - 07.2023
- 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.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Titan Medical Group
Omaha, NE
05.2021 - 01.2022
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Hospice Aide
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
Memphis, TN
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Provided physical, emotional and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Completed assigned tasks such as light housekeeping, laundry, errands, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Performed personal hygiene activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and undressing and toileting assistance.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
Hospice Aide
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
Chesterfield, MO
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any unusual findings to the RN Case Manager.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Performed personal hygiene activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and undressing and toileting assistance.
- Completed assigned tasks such as light housekeeping, laundry, errands, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL02-2019
Skills
- Care plan implementation
- Mobility Assistance
- Quality Assurance
- Electronic Charting
- Infection control procedures
- Monitoring fluids
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lakeside Behavioral Health System
08.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
NuWest Group
01.2022 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Titan Medical Group
05.2021 - 01.2022
Hospice Aide
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
01.2020 - 05.2021
Hospice Aide
Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care
03.2017 - 01.2020
Associate of Applied Science -
Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
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