TAMMY JILES
Biloxi,MS
Summary
Dedicated Nursing Assistant with expertise in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and emotional support. Committed to enhancing patient comfort and satisfaction through diligent attention to infection control and personal care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
Biloxi, MS
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Nursing Assistant
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
Montgomery, AL
12.2022 - 04.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Supported healthcare team by documenting patient information accurately.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Nursing Assistant
Baptist Medical Center
Montgomery, AL
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Engaged with patients to provide emotional support and companionship.
- Followed infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Helped in the transportation of patients within the facility as needed.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely patient care.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, fostering comfort and promoting independence in care routines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, enhancing overall patient experience and safety.
Nursing Assistant
Crown Health Care Services
Montgomery, AL
08.2017 - 09.2019
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Nursing Assistant
John Knox Manor Inc.
Montgomery, AL
09.2012 - 08.2017
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Educated patients on hygiene practices to promote health and prevent infections.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Nursing Assistant
Camellia Hospice
Biloxi, MS
12.2005 - 08.2012
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
Nursing Assistant
SINGING RIVER REHAB NURSING HOME
Moss Point, MS
02.1999 - 11.2005
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
Education
NURSING ASSIANT LICENSES - NURSING ASSAINT LICENSES
GULFPORT TECH SCHOOL
Gulfport, MS07-1992
High School Diploma -
MOSS POINT HIGH
Moss Point, MS06-1988
Skills
Patient care
Patient feeding
Basic life support
Direct patient care
Recording vital signs
Patient-focused care
Vital signs monitoring
Patient relationship building
Mobility assistance
Vital sign monitoring
Catheter care
Patient relations
Companionship and emotional support
Light housekeeping
HIPAA
Behavior redirection
Continuing education
Quality assurance controls
Infection control procedures
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
BEE AWARDS
who showed extraordinary compassion and care for a confused patient, even learning about his stories to connect, making his family feel supported and his recovery better. Other examples include CNAs buying supplies for patients with their own money or going above and beyond to help with patient bathing to support night staff, demonstrating empathy, professionalism, and going the extra mile to ensure patient comfort and understanding
Makes patients feel safe, calm, and understood.
Demonstrates a positive attitude, helps coworkers, and ensures smooth unit function.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Department of Veterans Affairs
05.2025 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Central Alabama Veterans Health Care System
12.2022 - 04.2025
Nursing Assistant
Baptist Medical Center
10.2019 - 11.2022
Nursing Assistant
Crown Health Care Services
08.2017 - 09.2019
Nursing Assistant
John Knox Manor Inc.
09.2012 - 08.2017
Nursing Assistant
Camellia Hospice
12.2005 - 08.2012
Nursing Assistant
SINGING RIVER REHAB NURSING HOME
02.1999 - 11.2005
NURSING ASSIANT LICENSES - NURSING ASSAINT LICENSES
GULFPORT TECH SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
MOSS POINT HIGH