Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Assessments
Disclaimer
FIELD OF INTERESTS
Certification
Timeline
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Tara Baker

Mc Leansville,NC

Summary

Detail-oriented and certified nursing assistant with a proven track record in geriatric healthcare. Known for personable and compassionate approach, excelling in building strong communication and rapport with patients. Demonstrates unwavering commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care. Prioritizes educating patients and families. Seamlessly liaises between medical professionals, patients, and families to consistently provide top-quality care and education.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Ashton Place Health and Rehab
12.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Haven Home Care
01.2022 - 12.2023
  • CNA duties, light housekeeping, transportation to appointments, ran errands

Caregiver/Personal Assistant

Crossroads Retirement Community
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Cna duties, general housekeeping

Stacker/Machine Operator

Encadria Staffing Solutions (Georgia-Pacific)
08.2019 - 10.2019
  • I stacked cartons as they came off the line on a stacker and helped change the die boards and prints
  • I also inspected the cartons for defects

Asst. Manager

Family Dollar
03.2019 - 07.2019
  • I opened and closed the store, stocked, run the cash register and did whatever else the store manager asked me to do

Serger operator

Furniture for Living
08.2018 - 02.2019
  • Role: serve the seams on upholstery slipcovers, cushions and pillows
  • I also sewed the zippers and welt for pillows

Temp worker

The Agency
01.2018 - 09.2018
  • Role: I worked at Technician as a machine operator and at Commonwealth hosiery as a toe closer

Door Builder/ prepper / inspector

Kaufman Trailers
03.2017 - 12.2017
  • Role: I built side and back doors for enclosed trailers, put the decals on the trailers, caulked all seams to waterproof the trailers and made sure they were clean
  • I also inspected them before they went out on the lot
  • I used a band saw, rip saw, drill, sander and a torch as part of my job
  • I also used a tape measure a press to cut the metal

Temp worker

Piedmont Staffing
06.2016 - 03.2017
  • Role: I worked at several different companies

Utility associate

DJO Global
06.2011 - 09.2016
  • Role: I started out toe closing on a manual machine.I then got moved up to utility associate
  • My duties were to get raw materials for the knitting, sewing, and packing departments, inspected the product before it was shipped, used fox pro to track the product from raw materials to shipping, printed shipping labels and put them on the proper pallets, performed basic maintenance on the boarding and heat sealer machines, and used a pallet jack to move the pallets to shipping

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE
06.2008 - 05.2011
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.

CNA

Clapps Nursing Home
08.2004 - 05.2008
  • 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.
  • 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.

CNA

Sunbridge Care and Rehab
02.2000 - 08.2004
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
  • Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.

CNA

Brian Center Nursing Home
10.1997 - 02.2000
  • 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.
  • Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and output information.

Education

Associate's degree - Registered Nurse

Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC
12.2024

High school diploma - undefined

Randleman High School
Randleman, NC
01.1993

Skills

  • Machine Operator
  • Inventory
  • Packaging
  • Manufacturing
  • Assembly
  • Fast learner
  • Warehouse Experience
  • Caregiving
  • Senior Care
  • CNA (10 years)
  • Home Care
  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Basic life support
  • End-of-life care

Additional Information

  • SKILLS
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to safely use power tools
  • STRENGTH & HOBBIES
  • I learn new skills quickly
  • I adapt to changes well
  • I love a challenge and thrive in a fast paced environment
  • Sewing, reading

Assessments

  • Forklift safety — Proficient
  • December2020
  • Best practices and safety hazards in forklift operation
  • Full results: Proficient
  • Indeed Assessments provides skills tests that are not indicative of a license or certification, or continued development in any professional field.

Disclaimer

I hereby declare that all the details furnished above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date:12/06/2018 Place: Asheboro N.C. (Tara Baker)

FIELD OF INTERESTS

Nursing

Certification

  • CNA
  • CPR Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • Driver's License

Timeline

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Ashton Place Health and Rehab
12.2023 - Current

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Haven Home Care
01.2022 - 12.2023

Caregiver/Personal Assistant

Crossroads Retirement Community
09.2020 - 11.2021

Stacker/Machine Operator

Encadria Staffing Solutions (Georgia-Pacific)
08.2019 - 10.2019

Asst. Manager

Family Dollar
03.2019 - 07.2019

Serger operator

Furniture for Living
08.2018 - 02.2019

Temp worker

The Agency
01.2018 - 09.2018

Door Builder/ prepper / inspector

Kaufman Trailers
03.2017 - 12.2017

Temp worker

Piedmont Staffing
06.2016 - 03.2017

Utility associate

DJO Global
06.2011 - 09.2016

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE
06.2008 - 05.2011

CNA

Clapps Nursing Home
08.2004 - 05.2008

CNA

Sunbridge Care and Rehab
02.2000 - 08.2004

CNA

Brian Center Nursing Home
10.1997 - 02.2000

High school diploma - undefined

Randleman High School
  • CNA
  • CPR Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • Driver's License

Associate's degree - Registered Nurse

Guilford Technical Community College
Tara Baker