Tanisha Blackwood
Sparks,NV
Summary
Skilled in medication management and offering compassionate care, I enhanced patient well-being at Glenda Care through meticulous record-keeping and fostering strong, supportive relationships. Leveraging problem-solving and HIPAA compliance, I significantly contributed to a positive, efficient care environment, always prioritizing patient dignity and privacy.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Glenda Care
Reno, NV
12.2024 - Current
- Provided companionship and emotional support by engaging in meaningful conversations and activities.
- Created engaging activities that stimulated mental and physical wellness of clients.
- Delivered personal care services, promoting dignity and respect for individuals.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
Med Tech
Glenda Care
Reno, NV
12.2024 - Current
- Managed patient records using electronic health record software to ensure accurate data tracking.
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Maintained a sterile work environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines for optimal patient care.
- Updated patient records accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper documentation and communication between healthcare professionals.
- Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
Caregiver
Amy's Eden Senior Care
08.2024 - 12.2024
Education
Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV06.2024
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Medical record-keeping
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Documentation
- Medication management
- HIPAA compliance
- ADL assistance
- Incident reporting
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
Cultural Competency
Med Tech
CPR
HIPPA and Elder Abuse
Timeline
Caregiver
Glenda Care
12.2024 - Current
Med Tech
Glenda Care
12.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Amy's Eden Senior Care
08.2024 - 12.2024
Truckee Meadows Community College