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Tanysha Brewster

Tanysha Brewster

Greenville,SC

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cornerstone Health Care
Greenville, SC
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Riverfalls Post Acute
Marietta, SC
02.2023 - Current
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.

Resident Care Coordinator

Oaks Community
Greenville, SC
07.2021 - 10.2022
  • Developed and implemented resident care plans to meet individual needs.
  • Provided support and guidance to residents in daily living activities.
  • Assessed residents' health status, functional abilities, and need for assistance.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care services.
  • Monitored residents' medical records and documented changes in condition or behavior.
  • Conducted regular rounds of the facility to ensure quality of care standards were met.
  • Facilitated staff meetings to discuss resident's progress and any concerns that may arise.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all resident information according to HIPAA regulations.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols, infection control procedures, and other policies and regulations.
  • Performed assessments on new admissions and provided orientation to new residents regarding facility rules and regulations.
  • Created an environment that was conducive to physical, mental, emotional, spiritual growth of each resident.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations such as falls or illness by assessing the situation and implementing appropriate interventions.
  • Provided direct care services including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding.
  • Encouraged socialization among residents through various recreational activities.
  • Served as a liaison between families and guardians and healthcare providers.
  • Supervised staff during their shifts ensuring tasks are completed correctly.
  • Educated family members about their loved one's condition and treatment plan.
  • Assisted physicians with treatments orders when necessary.
  • Managed medication administration program for residents according to physician orders.
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities as designated in care plans.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Provided close monitoring and observation of at-risk patients.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Preserved patient dignity and rights and demonstrated sensitivity to cultural diversity.
  • Aided residents with ambulation and use of walkers, canes and wheelchairs.
  • Utilized established patient identification methods when providing direct care.
  • Requested and restocked supplies in tub rooms, linen storage and resident personal areas.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Recruited, hired and trained new medical and facility staff.
  • Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.
  • Directed, supervised and evaluated medical, clerical or maintenance personnel.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Advance Nursing
Greenville, SC
11.2014 - 12.2019
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.

Certified Nursing Assistant

West Side Living Center
Greenville, SC
05.2009 - 09.2014
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.

Education

GED -

United Ministries
Greenville, SC
03.2014

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification - CNA

S.H.A.R.E
Greenville, SC
05.2009

Skills

  • Patient Relations
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Transporting Patients
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Patient Lifting
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Electronic Charting
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Collecting Specimens
  • Activity Planning
  • Medical Records Management
  • Patient Management
  • Collecting Vital Signs
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Helping With Medication
  • Recording vital signs
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Medical office administration
  • Outpatient care
  • Inpatient care
  • Compassionate
  • Patient Assessments
  • Trustworthy companion

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote

Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.
Coco Chanel

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cornerstone Health Care
10.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Riverfalls Post Acute
02.2023 - Current

Resident Care Coordinator

Oaks Community
07.2021 - 10.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Advance Nursing
11.2014 - 12.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

West Side Living Center
05.2009 - 09.2014

GED -

United Ministries

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification - CNA

S.H.A.R.E

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