Tanya Pierce
Nurses aide
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Nurses Aide with extensive experience at Catholic Health System, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through attentive support and effective communication. Proven ability to foster teamwork and adapt to diverse patient needs, ensuring a safe and comforting environment for recovery.
Experienced with patient care, including assisting with daily activities and ensuring comfort. Utilizes skills in vital signs monitoring and accurate patient documentation to support healthcare teams. Knowledge of maintaining safe and hygienic environment for patients.
Healthcare professional prepared for role with hands-on experience in patient care and support. Known for reliability in team environments and adaptability to changing healthcare needs. Skills include patient assistance, vital signs monitoring, and maintaining patient comfort with calm and empathetic demeanor.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurses Aide
Catholic Health System
03.2024 - Current
- Certified nurses aide since 1999
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Supported nursing staff by maintaining cleanliness and organization in patient areas.
- Learned proper techniques for transferring patients to ensure their mobility and safety.
- Monitored vital signs under supervision, reporting changes to nursing personnel promptly.
- Long term dementia unit
- Rehabilitation unit
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records as instructed.
- Provided companionship to patients, enhancing their emotional well-being during recovery.
- Prepared and delivered meals to patients, adhering to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Participated in training sessions on infection control practices to maintain a safe environment.
- Reduced instances of bedsores by regularly turning and repositioning patients as per care plan.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong relationships with colleagues and demonstrating a willingness to help others as needed.
- Earned recognition from patients, families, and supervisors for consistently displaying compassion, attentiveness, and dedication towards improving overall patient experience and satisfaction.
- Updated patient records accurately, enabling effective communication among healthcare providers for seamless care delivery.
- Assisted in patient mobility, improving their physical strength and independence with daily activities.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Professional Photographer
Own Business
06.2009 - Current
- Weddings, family, and high school senior portraits
- Mentored aspiring photographers, providing guidance on techniques, equipment usage, and business practices.
- Analyzed industry trends to adapt services offering, ensuring relevance in competitive photography market.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Optimized studio lighting setups to achieve desired visual effects for diverse photoshoots.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, resulting in tailored photography services.
- Established a strong online presence through an updated portfolio website, attracting new clients.
- Mentored junior photographers, fostering skill development and growth within the team.
- Developed customized photography packages to cater to diverse client needs and budgets.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Captured high-quality images across diverse genres, ensuring client satisfaction and artistic vision alignment.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships through effective communication and personalized service delivery.
- Utilized advanced photography equipment and editing software to enhance visual storytelling in projects.
- Established efficient workflows to streamline photo shoots, reducing turnaround time without compromising quality.
Manager for Photography Studio
Countryside Photography
06.2015 - 09.2025
- Led team in delivering high-quality photography services, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
- Developed innovative marketing strategies to increase brand visibility and drive client engagement.
- Streamlined operational processes, improving workflow efficiency and reducing turnaround times for projects.
- Mentored junior photographers, fostering skill development and promoting collaborative team culture.
- Oversaw budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of funds for equipment purchases and upgrades.
- Established strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs to tailor personalized photography solutions.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic decisions on service offerings and pricing structures.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
Education
GED -
Lake Shore Central
Angola, NY06-1997
Skills
- Bathing assistance
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient transfers
- Bedside manner
- Feeding assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Recording vital signs
- Compassionate
- Dressing assistance
- Patient lifting
- Supporting personal needs
- Safety precautions
- Compassionate caregiver
- Adaptable
- Electronic charting
- End-of-life care
- Documenting behaviors
- Geriatric care
- Maintaining privacy
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Ambulation assistance
- Trustworthy companion
- Quality assurance
- Intake recording
- Range of motion exercises
- Quick problem solver
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- Willingness to learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nurses Aide
Catholic Health System
03.2024 - Current
Manager for Photography Studio
Countryside Photography
06.2015 - 09.2025
Professional Photographer
Own Business
06.2009 - Current
GED -
Lake Shore Central