Tara Davis
Griffin,GA
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
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Heritage Inn of Barnesville Health & Rehabilitation
Barnesville, GA
02.2015 - 02.2024
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- 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.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Education
Basic Studies
Griffin High School
Griffin, GASkills
- Feeding Assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient Care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Monitoring fluids
- Transporting patients
- Collecting specimens
- Care plan implementation
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic Charting
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Lifting
- Patient Relations
- Infection control procedures
- Able to lift [Number] pounds
- Bedside manner
- Inpatient Care
- General housekeeping ability
- Family support and assistance
- Compassionate
- HIPAA Compliance
- Range of motion exercises
- Preparing meals
- Helping with medication
- Reliable transportation
- Activity Planning
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Light Housekeeping
- Collecting vital signs
- Safety Precautions
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Meal Planning
Timeline
CNA
Heritage Inn of Barnesville Health & Rehabilitation
02.2015 - 02.2024
Basic Studies
Griffin High School
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