Tara Fitzner
Louisville,KY
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with 15+ years of Certified Nursing Assistant experience and a proven knowledge of acute care facility. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the New Graduate RN role to deliver high-quality healthcare and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Robley Rex Veterans Administration Medical Center
Louisville, KY
09.2021 - Current
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
Patient Care Associate
NORTON HEALTHCARE
Louisville, KY
09.2012 - Current
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician
- Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care
- Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds
Certified Nursing Assistant
BRECKINRIDGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Hardinsburg, KY
06.2010 - 09.2012
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs
- Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care
- Change bed linens or make beds
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
Certified Nursing Assistant
MEDCO OF HARDINSBURG NURSING AND REHAB
Hardinsburg, KY
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician
- Change bed linens or make beds
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients
Education
Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY09-2024
Certified Nursing Assistant -
NURSE TECH
Clarksville, IN04.2009
High School Diploma -
JEFFERSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Louisville, KY05.1998
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Health Promotion
- Palliative Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Compassion and Empathy
- Patient Safety
- Recording vital signs
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Accomplishments
- Support Person of the Year 2017, Norton Healthcare
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Robley Rex Veterans Administration Medical Center
09.2021 - Current
Patient Care Associate
NORTON HEALTHCARE
09.2012 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
BRECKINRIDGE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
06.2010 - 09.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
MEDCO OF HARDINSBURG NURSING AND REHAB
06.2009 - 06.2010
Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
Certified Nursing Assistant -
NURSE TECH
High School Diploma -
JEFFERSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
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