Tanya Barron
Forty Fort,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dedicated CNA with experience at Embassy of East Mountain, 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 adhering to safety protocols, ensuring a safe and dignified environment for all patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Embassy of East Mountain
Wilkes-Barre, PA
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness and orderliness of patient rooms to promote a safe environment.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, fostering trust and comfort.
- Adhered to safety protocols and infection control measures during all patient interactions.
- 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.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
CNA
Allied Rehabilitation
Wilkes-Barre, PA
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans for residents.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate environment.
Med Tech/ Cpa
Highland Park Senior Living
Wilkes-Barre, PA
01.2016 - 05.2024
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene routines, promoting health and wellbeing among patients.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes promptly to enhance patient safety and care quality.
- Trained new staff members on best practices in resident care and facility protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Coordinated with families to address concerns and improve overall patient satisfaction levels.
- Participated in continuous education programs, enhancing skills and knowledge in caregiving techniques.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greater Nanticoke Area
Nanticoke, PA06.2008
Skills
- 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
- Emergency response
- Wound care
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Health monitoring
- Lifting and transferring
- Toileting assistance
- Infection control practices
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Patient lifting
Timeline
CNA
Embassy of East Mountain
01.2025 - Current
CNA
Allied Rehabilitation
05.2024 - 01.2025
Med Tech/ Cpa
Highland Park Senior Living
01.2016 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Greater Nanticoke Area