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
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Support
New York Presbyterian Westchester Hospital
12.2022 - Current
- Regularly monitoring patients vital signs blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rate.
- Monitoring patients' conditions for changes and reporting any concerns to the nurse.
- 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, facilitating smooth transitions and patient comfort.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Nursing Assistant
Highland Care Center
03.2013 - 06.2021
- Assist patients with their activities of daily living.
- Documented patient care details, including medication requirements and vital sign updates, ensuring accurate medical records.
- Provided assistance to patients in navigating their daily activities in and out of bed and into wheelchair with correct use of transfer belts and other assistive equipment.
- Monitored and maintained catheter bags, providing comprehensive care for external and indwelling catheters to support patient hygiene and health.
- Document information in medical charts, detailing care provided medication requirements and vital signs updates.
Nursing Assistant
Glengariff Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Glen Cove, New York
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Answered unit calls and took messages for healthcare staff to maximize team productivity.
- Documented updates to patient information in medical charts while maintaining HIPAA compliance protecting confidentiality of records.
- Responded to and resolved diverse patient issues with speedy and knowledgeable assistance.
- Handled multiple tasks efficiently while delivering compassionate patient care. simultaneously while providing compassionate care to patients.
Nursing Assistant
Queens Center & Rehabilitation
01.2012 - 03.2013
- Monitoring patients' conditions for changes and report any concerns to nurse.
- Regularly monitoring patients' vital signs blood pressure, pulse and respiratory rate.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Delivered personal care to patients, enhancing comfort and dignity throughout their hospital stay.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
Education
Phlebotomy certified - Phlebotomy
ASA College
Manhattan, NYCertified Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Allen School of Nursing
Jamaica, NYHigh School diploma - Type Writing
Kemps Hill High
Clarendon, Jamaica W.I.Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Patient record updates
- Electronic health records
- Electronic charting
- Data management
- Infection control standards
- Safety protocols
- Professional bedside manner
- Patient advocacy
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
Nursing Assistant
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