Tammy Barrs
Cleveland,Georgia
Summary
Dedicated CNA/MedTech with extensive experience at Magnolia Assisted Living, skilled in patient monitoring and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient care through compassionate support and meticulous adherence to HIPAA compliance. Committed to fostering a safe environment while effectively collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
CNA
1
1
Medtech
Work History
CNA/MEDTECH
Magnolia Assisted Living
Dawsonville, GA
11.2024 - Current
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Observed and recorded vital signs and reported changes to physicians or nurses.
CNA/MEDTECH
Dahlonega Assisted Living and Memory Care
Dahlonega, GA
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Monitored patients for medical changes and reviewed and revised care plans accordingly.
Education
High School Diploma -
White County High School
Cleveland, GASkills
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- HIPAA compliance
- Vital sign assessment
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Responding to emergencies
- Inpatient care
- Home health aide (HHA)
- Tube feeding
- Patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Documentation expert
- Compassionate
- Willingness to learn
Certification
- CNA.MEDTECH.BLS.CPR,FIRST AIDE
Accomplishments
- EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Timeline
CNA/MEDTECH
Magnolia Assisted Living
11.2024 - Current
CNA/MEDTECH
Dahlonega Assisted Living and Memory Care
05.2022 - 09.2024
High School Diploma -
White County High School
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