Tanya Bryan
Broad Brook
Summary
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center
East Hartford
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
CNA
Suffield House
Suffield
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT05-2021
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Manchester Community College
Manchester, CT05-2016
CNA License - Nursing Assistant
Capital Community College
Hartford, CT09-1999
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient documentation
- Mobility assistance
- Nutrition monitoring
- Health assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
Timeline
CNA
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center
11.2023 - 01.2025
CNA
Suffield House
04.2023 - 09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Eastern Connecticut State University
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Manchester Community College
CNA License - Nursing Assistant
Capital Community College
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