Tanisha Walker
Hamilton,NJ
Summary
Professional with proven track record in patient care support and administrative tasks. Skilled in managing patient records, scheduling, and coordinating with healthcare teams. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving targets in dynamic environments. Reliable and adaptable with excellent communication and organizational abilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Support
New York Presbyterian Westchester Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Monitoring patients conditions for changes and reports any concerns to nurse.
- Regularly monitoring patients vitals sign blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rate.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
Nursing Assistant
Highland Care Center
03.2013 - 06.2021
- Answering call lights to deliver or facilitate immediate patient care
- Document information in medical charts, detailing care provided medication requirements and vital signs updates.
- Assist patients in and out of bed and into wheelchair with correct use of transfer belts and other assistive equipment.
- Monitor and empty catheter bags and provide external and indwelling catheter care.
- Assist patients with their activities of daily living.
Unit Clerk
Glengariff Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
- Prepared admissions charts and scanned records.
- Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance protecting confidentiality of records.
- Arranged discharges and patient transportations.
- Responded to and resolved diverse patient issues with speedy and knowledgeable assistance.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
Nursing Assistant
Queens Center & Rehabilitation
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Monitoring patients conditions for changes and reports any concerns to nurse.
- Regularly monitoring patients vitals sign blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rate.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
Education
Phlebotomy certified - Phlebotomy
ASA College
Manhattan, NY01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Allen School of Nursing
Jamaica, NY11.2011
High School diploma - Type Writing
Kemps Hill High
Clarendon07.2001
Skills
- File management
- Electronic health records
- Word processing
- Spreadsheet software
- Data Entry
- Customer service
- Infection control standards
- Professional bedside manner
- Safety protocols
Certification
BLS Certificate
Nursing Assistant Certificate
Phlebotomy certificate
High school certificate
Languages
English
Timeline
Patient Care Support
New York Presbyterian Westchester Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Unit Clerk
Glengariff Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
06.2017 - 08.2018
Nursing Assistant
Highland Care Center
03.2013 - 06.2021
Nursing Assistant
Queens Center & Rehabilitation
01.2012 - 03.2013
Phlebotomy certified - Phlebotomy
ASA College
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Allen School of Nursing
High School diploma - Type Writing
Kemps Hill High
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