Tanisha White
Lebanon,PA
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Myerstown Nursing and Rehab, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and satisfaction through effective communication and emotional support. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and promoting infection control practices, ensuring a safe and dignified environment for all patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Myerstown Nursing and Rehab
06.2016 - Current
- Assisted in daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Supported patients with mobility challenges through safe transfer techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments to prevent infection spread.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care delivery.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices effectively.
- Developed rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication channels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
No Degree - Cna
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
Lebanon PaNo Degree - Cna
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
Lebanon PaSkills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Physical stamina
- Health monitoring
- Cultural sensitivity
- Infection control practices
- Toileting assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Patient lifting
- Compassionate
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric care
- Direct patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Ambulation assistance
Timeline
CNA
Myerstown Nursing and Rehab
06.2016 - Current
No Degree - Cna
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
No Degree - Cna
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
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