Tana Nichols
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Experienced and reliable State Tested Nursing Assistant with over 20 years of proven track record in a fast-paced environment. Skilled in handling confidential paperwork and administering medication, ensuring the highest level of patient safety. Demonstrated expertise in providing exceptional care to individuals of all ages, specializing in mental health for both children and adults. Committed to delivering family-centered care, prioritizing the well-being and comfort of patients. Proficient in coordinating and documenting patient admissions, transfers between units, and discharges, ensuring a seamless and efficient process for all involved.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
04.2019 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives. On a pediatrics unit within Bone Morrow Transplant.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Monitored and collected patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- 6 years of front desk administrative duties such as admitting and discharging patients
PATIENT CARE ASSISSTANT
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI MEDICAL CENTER
09.2014 - 04.2019
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Delivered high-quality care to 26 Med- Surg patients in hospital facility.
THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM WORKER
SUMMIT BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
01.2007 - 12.2013
- Provide direct support for Psychiatric Mentally ill Forensic, Substance abuse patients to reach maximum independents and functioning.
- Charted on daily census and updating information on the residents such as mood changes.
- Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to nursing staff.
- Providing support and redirection during challenging situations, as defined by the individual's treatment plan. Offering crisis intervention.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Dental Assisting
WESTERN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
Cincinnati, OHSCIENCE OF NURSING -
XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
Cincinnati, OHSkills
- Healthcare vocabulary proficiency
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Pediatric patient care
- Organizational standards
- Efficient specimen gathering
- Patient flow coordination and multidisciplinary communication
- Monitoring of organizational standards compliance
- Facilitating clinical workflow and patient care coordination
- Improved staff competency through training on proper equipment use protocol adherence
Accomplishments
Selected as a Top 10 Nominee for the PCA/MT
High FIVE Award , 2024
Participated in the Employee Mentorship Program, 2024
Developed and implemented a standardized employee training checklist. To guide new hires in proper safety protocols in specialized equipment, 2024
Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- CPR/BLS Certification
- Certified CIT Training - TPW Summit Behavioral Healthcare 2007-2013
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant/Health Unit Coordinator
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
04.2019 - Current
PATIENT CARE ASSISSTANT
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI MEDICAL CENTER
09.2014 - 04.2019
THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM WORKER
SUMMIT BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
01.2007 - 12.2013
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Dental Assisting
WESTERN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL
SCIENCE OF NURSING -
XAVIER UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
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