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Tanganyika Murray

Summary

Proficient and caring Certified Nurse Aide offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Self Employed
01.2006 - Current
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Recognized individual cultural, religious, and spiritual beliefs when delivering care, creating a respectful and inclusive environment for patients and
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each client, resulting in tailored support and improved wellbeing.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hannah's Home Care
01.2022 - Current
  • Supported needs of Veterans and Hospice Clients
  • Adapted care routines based on individual patient preferences, promoting a sense of control over their environment.
  • Enhanced quality of life for terminally ill patients by addressing their emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical intervention when necessary.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices for providing hospice care, enhancing overall patient outcomes.

Certified High Tech Nurse Aide

Entech Medical Staffing
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Delivered high-quality care to Spinal Cord Injury, and Traumatic Brain Injury clients.
  • Provided personal care assistance such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting,
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Managed medication schedules for patients, ensuring proper administration and adherence to prescribed treatments.
  • Regularly participated in ongoing training sessions which contributed towards staying updated on relevant industry trends leading to improved performance.

Community Health Outreach Worker

Health Alliance Plan
03.2018 - 01.2019
  • Supported the development of organizational policies and procedures to maintain compliance with medicare and medicaid governing community health outreach efforts.
  • Contacted clients in person, by phone or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions.
  • Explained required eligibility applications to patients and helped complete applications for services.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping through consistent documentation of client interactions, program evaluations, and statistical data collection efforts.
  • Participated in weekly health care team training on member resources and benefits programs such as meal nutrition, personal care, transportation and medical supplies.

Certified Nurse Aide

Senior Helpers
10.2014 - 03.2018
  • Supported needs of 40+ residents in assisted living facility.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by adhering to infection control protocols and proper body mechanics.
  • Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in certified nurse aide field.

Caregiver Supervisor

Private Citizen
02.2006 - 01.2017
  • Family's liaison for 24 hours home care staff with 7 aides.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Developed personalized care plans to address individual needs and goals
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Maintained detailed records of daily activities, observations, incidents, medication intake-allowing for effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Sustain strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.

Education

Nursing Assistant Certificate -

American Red Cross

Alzheimer & Dementia Training -

Teepa Snow

Medication Technician -

Bureau of Community And Health Systems

Care Radius And EPIC

Health Alliance Plan

Skills

  • ALS and Parkinson Care
  • Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Digital Bowel Stimulation
  • Straight Catheterization
  • Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
  • Tubing Feeding
  • Blood Glucose Testing
  • Transfer Techniques
  • Proper Body Mechanics
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Advocacy and Safety
  • HIPAA Compliance

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant - Exp: 10/2025
  • BSL/CPR - National CPR Foundation - Exp:11/2025
  • Chauffeur License - Exp:11/2024

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hannah's Home Care
01.2022 - Current

Community Health Outreach Worker

Health Alliance Plan
03.2018 - 01.2019

Certified High Tech Nurse Aide

Entech Medical Staffing
01.2017 - 03.2020

Certified Nurse Aide

Senior Helpers
10.2014 - 03.2018

Caregiver Supervisor

Private Citizen
02.2006 - 01.2017

Caregiver

Self Employed
01.2006 - Current

Nursing Assistant Certificate -

American Red Cross

Alzheimer & Dementia Training -

Teepa Snow

Medication Technician -

Bureau of Community And Health Systems

Care Radius And EPIC

Health Alliance Plan

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