Tara Dunn
Clarksville,TN
Summary
Compassionate CNA with proven expertise at Care.com Inc, delivering exceptional patient care and monitoring vital signs. Skilled in medication administration and conflict resolution, I enhance patient satisfaction through attentive support and effective communication, ensuring a dignified and safe environment for individuals with diverse health needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Cna
Care.com Inc
Clarksville
01.2009 - 01.2028
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient care information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies effectively.
- Supported rehabilitation activities by encouraging mobility and engagement.
- 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.
- 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.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
Education
Associate of Science - Cna
Stark Weather
Plymouth, Mi2007
Skills
Time management
Patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Compassion and empathy
Bathing assistance
Attention to detail
HIPAA compliance
Feeding assistance
Dressing assistance
End-of-life care
Patient transfers
Emergency response
Medication administration
Wound care
Multitasking and organization
Flexibility and adaptability
Conflict resolution
Health monitoring
Lifting and transferring
Medication assistance
Toileting assistance
Patient hygiene assistance
Recording vital signs
Collecting vital signs
Patient lifting
Patient-focused care
Compassionate caregiver
Timeline
Cna
Care.com Inc
01.2009 - 01.2028
Associate of Science - Cna
Stark Weather