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Tara Branch

Lafayette,USA

Summary

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

Travel CNA

Platinum Staffing Agency
11.2018 - Current
  • Developed strong rapport with patients through empathetic listening skills and effective communication techniques that eased anxiety during transitions between facilities.
  • Demonstrated strong clinical skills in various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and private homes.
  • Exhibited strong organizational skills by efficiently managing workloads in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
  • Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

Child Care Worker

Kinder Prep Academy
02.2024 - 05.2024
  • Maintaining a fun and safety environment for the children.
  • Adhering to nap schedules.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Lafayette General Health
06.2019 - 04.2023
  • I work telemetry and med-surge floor.
  • I also worked as PRN being staffed on different floors as needed.

Travel CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

National Nurses of America
01.2008 - 12.2018
  • Traveled to different facilities such as nursing homes, hospitals, med surge, hospice, wound care, rehabilitation, child day health care, and home health giving care to patients in need.

Education

Diploma - Administrative Medical Assistant

Camelot of Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2025

Some College - Healthcare Administration

University of Phoenix-Online Campus
Phoenix, AZ
11.2023

Skills

  • Senior Care
  • Early childhood education
  • Daycare
  • Hospice Care (10 years)
  • Vital Signs
  • Hospital experience (10 years)
  • Medical terminology knowledge
    Patient scheduling and appointment
    management
    Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems Insurance verification and billing
    Coding knowledge (ICD-10, CPT)
    Filing and record management
    Data entry and database management
    Managing phone systems and triage
    Faxing, scanning, and email correspondence
    Inventory and supply management

    HIPAA and patient privacy regulations
    OSHA and infection control basics
    Understanding of healthcare laws and ethics

Certification

  • BLS Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Childcare Certification
  • State Tested Nursing Assistant

Timeline

Child Care Worker

Kinder Prep Academy
02.2024 - 05.2024

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Lafayette General Health
06.2019 - 04.2023

Travel CNA

Platinum Staffing Agency
11.2018 - Current

Travel CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

National Nurses of America
01.2008 - 12.2018

Some College - Healthcare Administration

University of Phoenix-Online Campus

Diploma - Administrative Medical Assistant

Camelot of Baton Rouge