Tara Baker
Mc Leansville,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented and certified nursing assistant with a proven track record in geriatric healthcare, recognized for a personable and compassionate approach that fosters strong communication and rapport with patients. Committed to delivering comprehensive, individualized patient care while prioritizing education for patients and their families to enhance understanding and engagement in the care process. Expertise in effectively liaising between medical professionals, patients, and families ensures consistent provision of top-quality care and support. A dedicated advocate for patient well-being, striving to create a positive impact in every interaction.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Graybrier Nursing Home
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Ashton Place Health and Rehab
12.2023 - 12.2024
- 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
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Caregiver/Personal Assistant
Crossroads Retirement Community
09.2020 - 11.2021
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Stacker/Machine Operator
Encadria Staffing Solutions (Georgia-Pacific)
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Maintained a solid understanding of product specifications and storage requirements, ensuring proper handling and stacking procedures were always followed.
- Reduced product damage by carefully handling items during the stacking process.
- Inspected final packaging to certify fit to customer specifications.
- Identified and removed products that did not meet quality control standards.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
Asst. Manager
Family Dollar
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker adaptation to their roles.
Serger operator
Furniture for Living
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
- Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
Temp worker
The Agency
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Enhanced productivity by efficiently managing multiple tasks and responsibilities across various temporary assignments.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills to effectively address challenges and enhance overall performance in assigned tasks.
- Contributed positively to workplace morale by maintaining a professional and positive attitude in all temporary assignments.
- Served as a reliable team player who consistently met or exceeded expectations in all tasks assigned throughout numerous temp jobs.
Door Builder/ Prepper / Inspector
Kaufman Trailers
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime.
- Enhanced door construction quality by implementing precise measurements and cutting techniques.
- Contributed to increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality custom doors tailored to clients'' needs.
- Assisted in training new hires on proper door building techniques and procedures.
- Shaped or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines and power saws.
- Cut and shaped materials to meet outlined measurements.
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, NC12-2025
High school diploma - undefined
Randleman High School
01.1993
Skills
- Compassionate end-of-life support
- Patient vital signs assessment
- Supportive interpersonal skills
- Direct patient support
- Experience in HIPAA compliance
- Personal hygiene support
- Safe patient transfers
- Detail-oriented approach
- Effective problem resolution
- Basic life support
- Effective time management
- Accurate clinical documentation
Certification
- CNA
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Driver's License
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
Timeline
CNA
Graybrier Nursing Home
01.2025 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Ashton Place Health and Rehab
12.2023 - 12.2024
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
Associate's Degree - Registered Nurse
Guilford Technical Community College
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