Tanaysha Reed
Elkton,MD
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at Friends Home in Kennett, excelling in vital sign monitoring and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and adherence to safety protocols. Skilled in documentation and team collaboration, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations while delivering compassionate care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
CNA
Friends Home in Kennett
Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments during shifts.
- Responded to patient calls quickly, addressing needs with empathy and efficiency.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate and blood pressure.
- Ensured that all supplies were properly stocked on unit before beginning shift.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Measured and recorded food.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
PCT Technician
CVS Minute Clinic
Kennett Square, PA
06.2023 - Current
- Prepared patient rooms for visits by cleaning, sanitizing equipment.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Conducted specified laboratory tests to help detect conditions and determine diagnosis.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner.
- Performed basic laboratory tests such as urinalysis and blood glucose levels under direct supervision of a physician or registered nurse.
- Ordered medical supplies, maintained inventory logs and restocked exam rooms when needed.
- Registered new patients into practice management software program accurately entering demographic information.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Administered rapid tests for COVID and strep to help clinical staff assess conditions.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
Teen Baby Mother Caregiver
Christs Home Children Services
Warminster, PA
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Counseled and prepared residents for transition to independent living.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Administered conflict resolution strategies to help families resolve disputes.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to clients.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to individuals in need of assistance.
- Organized and managed donations for shelter residents, such as clothing, food, and hygiene products.
- Conducted safety checks of all areas of the facility while on duty.
- Provided transportation to appointments or other necessary locations when requested by clients.
- Inspected living quarters regularly for cleanliness standards according to established guidelines.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe, clean and orderly home environment for the children.
- Developed positive relationships with each resident through mentoring, counseling and support.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times for children living at the residence.
CNA/Medication Technician
Dock Woods Living Branches
Lansdale, PA
06.2019 - 11.2022
- Documented residents intake and dietary requirements and assists with feeding
- Provided first aid and dressing changes. routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Examine and address lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention
- Responded to residents alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Collection biological specimens and package for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests
- Assisted residents with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Promoted residents satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Assessed vitals and noted all medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians
- Documented information in residents charts and communicate status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided mental health care by administering psychotropic medications and teaching breathing exercises for anxiety issues.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Obtained, record and report resident vital signs as needed for medication administration.
- Administered medications and educated residents and families on correct at-home administration.
DSP Worker
Shared Values
Horsham, PA
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Monitored consumer's well-being, safety and comfort under care managements instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Track and reported consumer's progress based on observations and conversations.
- Transported consumer's to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for consumer's happiness and safety.
- Enhanced consumer's well-being by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted consumer's with personal hygiene, mobility and transportation.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to implement care plans.
- Monitored health and well-being of consumer's and reported significant health changes.
- Recorded consumer's status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Checked mail, and shopped for groceries.
CNA/Certified Medication Technician
Phoebe Ministry Wyncote
Wyncote , PA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted residents with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed and maintained residents rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Responded to residents alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized residents comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Intake Casemanager
CCIS North/Contemporary Staffing
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania/ 19133
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Managed caseloads and acted as an advocate for client rights.
- Maintained confidential case documentation.
- Conducted mental health assessments for children, adolescents and adults receiving child welfare and prevention services.
- Supported uninsured and under-insured clients in obtaining medications through grants and community resources.
- Interviewed clients individually and in family groups to determine what services would best address specific needs.
- Wrote petitions, court reports, case plans and other legal documents.
- Provided counseling and emotional support for clients.
- Interviewed patients and relatives to compile detailed social and psychiatric information.
- Maintained thorough case history records and wrote detailed reports.
- Evaluated and addressed individual client needs and concerns.
- Produced referrals for various community resources, including housing and transportation services.
Recovery Support Associate
Salisbury Behavioral Health, Inc.
Horsham, PA/19044
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Encouraged individuals to participate in social and leisure activities to develop/strengthen problem solving skills.
Provided assistance to individuals with daily living activities, personal care activities, cooking, and other household responsibilities.
Observed, documented and provided reports on consumer behavior and progress. - Provided education on daily living skills, such as budgeting, household chores and meal preparation.
- Assisted with transportation and linked consumers to community resources.
- Educated individuals on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
- Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
- Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
Rehabilitation Counselor
Horizon House
Philadelphia/19129, Pennsylvania
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Rehab Counselors provided a safe, nurturing, caring atmosphere for young adults 18- plus who reside in the homes.
Demonstrated an understanding of the importance of family/kinship connections to young adults in homes and supports those connections by welcoming parents, relatives, and caregiver's on visits and facilitating planned contacts with families in the program, the community, and the family/relative home.
Demonstrated an ability to form and maintain positive, nurturing relationships with young adults by building trust and supporting competencies through interest and active through interest and engagement.
Demonstrated the ability to teach and support the learning of a broad range of skills including those related to: emotional regulation, age appropriate activities and competencies, and living in a home-like setting.
Plan and actively participate in activities to support and increase skills and competencies. - Demonstrated empathy understanding of complex trauma and its effects including abuse, loss, and neglect that young adults bring to placement.
Demonstrated an awareness of the physical and emotional environment by contributing to the home being a place that is emotionally and physically safe, nurturing, appropriately engaging and stimulating, which fosters growth and resilience.
Supported routines of the adults through assisting and supervising wake-up, bedtime, personal care routines, completion of chores and laundry, meals, meal preparation, recreational activities, homework supervision and assistance.
•Worked as part of a team to identify needs and strategies to meet those needs.
ABA Behavior Therapist
Behavior Interventions Inc
King of Prussia/19406, Pennsylvania
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Encouraged student that was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to be understanding of others.
- Duties were provided intensive individualized therapy services directed toward the development and/or enhancement of skills necessary for emotional, cognitive, behavioral, language, and interpersonal growth of the student.
- Accurately completed all required documentation and data collection daily.
- Worked with an individual student to reinforce learning of material or skills as described in the IEP/treatment plan.
- Assisted the teacher in devising special strategies for reinforcing material or skills based on a sympathetic understanding of the individual student, his/her needs, interests, and abilities.
- Guided independent study, enrichment work, and remedial work set up and assigned by the teacher.
Assisted with the supervision of the student during emergency drills, assemblies, play periods and field trips. - Read to the student as needed, listens to the student read, and participated in other forms of oral communication with the assigned student.
- Helped the student with his/clothing as needed.
- Alerted the regular teacher to any problems or special information about the individual student.
- Supervised, observes and assisted the assigned student at all times, including escorting the student during all transitions and lunch or as prescribed in the student’s IEP.
- Maintained the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about the student as is expected of fully licensed teacher.
- Performed behavioral interventions to teach communication, social and daily living skills and reduce problematic behaviors in home, community and school settings.
Healthcare Assistant/School Nurse
Axion Healthcare-DCIU
Yeadon/19050, Pennsylvania
08.2014 - 05.2016
- Ensured compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the coordinator of health services or contained in division manuals and protocols.
- Provided nursing care and physical screening to Pre-school students; assess students and implement first aid measures for students as needed.
- School Health Tech assumes responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation, management, and referral activities for students also counseled with students concerning problems.
- Implemented and recorded required screening programs;
- Notified parents when further medical evaluation is indicated.
- Established and updated health and immunization records.
- Prepared and maintain student clinic records and prepared required reports. Administered daily and PRN (as needed) medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student's physician.
- Initiated emergency procedures for students and staff as needed.
- Oriented the staff and taught specific medical procedures for the evaluation and maintenance of the medically involved student in the classroom.
- Trained and maintain appropriate standards from OSHA regarding contact with, and possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious body materials within the school or employment setting.
- Provided health education and anticipatory counseling for parents, followed procedures for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect also acted as a liaison between the school, home health department professionals, and other community agencies.
- Trained in Epi-Pen and allergic reaction emergency procedures.
- Evaluated students with health concerns or injuries to develop plan of care or provide reference to appropriate healthcare providers.
Psychiatric Technician
Friends Hospital
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania/19124
01.2005 - 02.2012
- Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the registered nurses.
- Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respiration.
- Prepared patient rooms prior to their arrival.
- Collected urine and fecal samples.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Cleaned and organized patients’ living quarters.
- Positioned residents for comfort and to prevent skin pressure problems.
- Charted daily information on the residents such as mood changes, mobility activity, eating percentages, and daily inputs and outputs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health
- Documented resident records on daily flow sheets. status to nursing staff.
- Assisted with ADLs.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress including daily notes on individuals' moods, activities, interactions with others.
- Aided patients in performing activities of daily living.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
Behavioral Clinical Associate
MHM Services
Philadelphia/19136, Pennsylvania
02.2009 - 07.2011
- Served as a member of the treatment staffing team to develop a rehabilitative program for inmates.
- Read notes from nurses and other co-workers about incidents that occurred earlier in the shift.
Read profiles or reports which provided information on health, behaviors and nutritional needs of new inmates, to determine how to keep informed on their progress. - Made entries in logs recording tasks completed or incidents that occurred daily. Completed forms to report incidents such as a patients' fall, or to provide information, such as when a resident is admitted or dies.
- Measured inmates temperature, respiration, weight and height, liquid input and output.
- Maintained communications with all other areas of the facility at all times.
Assessed prisoners suffering injuries through falls, stabbings or other means and stabilized each prior to transport to nearest medical facility. - Identified issues related to mental health conditions and recommended specific therapies for patients.
- Cared for prisoners suffering from contagious illnesses or conditions, including influenza, lice and gastrointestinal bugs.
- Helped inmates and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support.
- Assessed inmates conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in inmates health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
Mental Health Technician
Lourdes Medical Center
Burlington Willingboro, New Jersey/08046
08.2007 - 03.2010
- Charted and recorded information in patients files.
- Quickly responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
- Documented all patient information including service plans, treatment reports and progress notes.
- Collaborated closely with treatment team to appropriately coordinate client care services.
- Taught patients anger management techniques, relaxation skills, impulse control, social skills, emotional coping skills and functional living skills.
- Measured patient’s temperature, respiration, weight and height, liquid input and output.
- Supported patients by identifying and addressing mental health challenges.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant/Office Management
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA2013
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Camden County College
Blackwood, New Jersey, USA2010
Skills
- Psychiatric population familiarity
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient transport
- Direct care services
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- Documentation expertise
- Electronic health records management
- Safety protocol adherence
- HIPAA compliance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Communication skills
- Problem resolution strategies
- Activity direction and facilitation
Certification
CNA
Timeline
CNA
Friends Home in Kennett
03.2024 - Current
PCT Technician
CVS Minute Clinic
06.2023 - Current
Teen Baby Mother Caregiver
Christs Home Children Services
01.2022 - 07.2023
DSP Worker
Shared Values
06.2021 - 05.2022
CNA/Certified Medication Technician
Phoebe Ministry Wyncote
01.2021 - 01.2022
CNA/Medication Technician
Dock Woods Living Branches
06.2019 - 11.2022
Intake Casemanager
CCIS North/Contemporary Staffing
07.2018 - 01.2019
Recovery Support Associate
Salisbury Behavioral Health, Inc.
07.2017 - 09.2018
Rehabilitation Counselor
Horizon House
08.2016 - 05.2018
ABA Behavior Therapist
Behavior Interventions Inc
10.2015 - 05.2016
Healthcare Assistant/School Nurse
Axion Healthcare-DCIU
08.2014 - 05.2016
Behavioral Clinical Associate
MHM Services
02.2009 - 07.2011
Mental Health Technician
Lourdes Medical Center
08.2007 - 03.2010
Psychiatric Technician
Friends Hospital
01.2005 - 02.2012
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant/Office Management
Community College of Philadelphia
Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing
Camden County College