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Tanya Drake

University Hts,OH

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

STNA / Certified Nursing Assistant / Secretary

University Hospital
Cleveland, OH
12.2017 - Current
  • I work in the Emergency Room Department of the Hospital and the CDU (clinical decision unit) observation area of the Emergency Room
  • I have the ability to multi task in a fast paced environment with work ethics and great organizational skills
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress and inform nurses and physicians of any changes in the patient status
  • Documented vital signs, Blood sugars, Telemetry, Bladder Scan, EKG's. Phlebotomy
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
  • Clean patients and their rooms, stock the carts outside of the rooms, transport patients to the floors via cart or wheel chairs
  • Monitor the intake and output, assist the patients with their personal grooming, dressing, ostomy and foley
  • Answer phone calls, call lights, keeping up with the patients arrival and discharge orders
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
Denver, CO
04.2017 - 11.2017
  • I worked at the Veterans Administration Hospital - Medical Surgery Floors & Emergency Room
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Reported to the RN abnormal finding of vital signs / changes of the patients-physical, mental and emotional state
  • Be a sitter or companion for the patient
  • Assist with ambulation activity in the hallways or repositioning, supervise patient with range of motion, transfer, hoyer lift or wheelchair
  • Assist with elimination - empty of urinals, monitor bowel movements, bedside commode, bedpans, ostomy changing, foley catheter bags complete intake and output

Healthcare Technician /Certified Nursing Assistant

Denver Health Hospital
Denver, CO
11.2014 - 11.2017
  • Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
  • Educated patients about procedures, answered questions and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
  • Documented observations and baseline measurements in medical records.
  • Cared for patients by providing personal care and ambulation.
  • Ability to use Medical Equipment -Ekg, Bladder Scan, Epic Computer Software
  • Answer of phone calls and call lights promptly, courteously and accurately, conveying the messages received
  • Clerical duties include processing all written orders by nursing and he physicians
  • Assist patients with ADL's - personal care like bathing, grooming, dressing changes, trach care foley hygiene and ostomy
  • Report to RN abnormal finding of vital signs/changes of the patients - physical, mental and emotional state
  • Keep patients room cleaned, stocked and orderly
  • Transport and assist RN with patients to the floors and wheel chairs to their homes or facilities

Emergency Room Technician

Yuma Regional Medical Center
Yuma, AZ
11.2013 - 10.2014
  • Assist with trauma and cardiac arrests, chest tube setups, assist with patient care n arrival of ambulance
  • CPR, Applying of Cast / Splinting / Immobilizers
  • Sterile technique with tray setups / prep and assists procedures for a pelvic exam, sutures or with personal care, ambulation and toileting
  • Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
  • Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
  • Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
  • Applied orthopedic devices like traction and OCL splints.
  • Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
  • Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
  • Utilized hospital beds and wheelchairs to transport patients throughout hospital.
  • Measured vital statistics, collected specimens for lab analysis and recorded data in appropriate medical records.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Palm View Rehabilitation And Care
Yuma, AZ
06.2012 - 10.2014
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Experience using a variety of devices to assist with patient mobility, such as Hoyer mechanical lift, gait belt, transferring, ambulating and positioning
  • Toileting, bathing, dressing, ambulating, transferring, feeding, dress changes, colostomy care and bowel care

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Documentation Procedures Expertise
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • CNA Certification
  • Phlebotomy Training
  • First Aid Certification
  • Assisting with Daily Living
  • Quality Patient Care
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge

Timeline

STNA / Certified Nursing Assistant / Secretary

University Hospital
12.2017 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Loyal Source Government Services, LLC
04.2017 - 11.2017

Healthcare Technician /Certified Nursing Assistant

Denver Health Hospital
11.2014 - 11.2017

Emergency Room Technician

Yuma Regional Medical Center
11.2013 - 10.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant

Palm View Rehabilitation And Care
06.2012 - 10.2014

No Degree - Nursing

Cuyahoga Community College

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