Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Tara Futrell

Norwich,CT

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers. I would like to obtain a fulfilling position with a company that offers advancements and opportunities based on accomplishments and merits. I am a well mannered dedicated individual, capable of working in a hectic environment, self motivated, interpersonal with great customer service skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Norwichtown Rehabilitation and Care Center
Norwich, CT
09.2012 - Current
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Regency Heights
Norwich, CT
11.2011 - 05.2012
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cape Heritage
Sandwich, MA
02.2011 - 08.2011
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mashpee Care and Rehabilitation
Mashpee, MA
01.2010 - 09.2010
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Norwichtown Rehabilitation and Care Center
Norwich, CT
02.2009 - 12.2009
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bridebrook Rehabilitation
Niantic, CT
11.2007 - 12.2008
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mashpee Care and rehabilitation
Mashpee, MA
10.2003 - 06.2007
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Housekeeping

The Admiralty Inn
Falmouth, MA
03.2002 - 06.2003
  • Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
  • Observed proper use of chemicals when cleaning various surfaces.
  • Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
  • Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
  • Supplied extra towels and toiletries when requested to optimize guest comfort.

Assistant Store Manager

Nelly Suits You Swimwear
Hyannis, MA
06.1998 - 09.2001
  • Open and close Store
  • Operate Cash register
  • Data input
  • Money Deposits
  • Orders/Shipments
  • Customer Service
  • Maintain accounts payable/accounts receivable

Education

Certified Nurses Assistant Course -

Falmouth Care & Rehab
Falmouth, MA
10-2003

High School Diploma -

Falmouth High School
Falmouth, MA
06-1998

Waterford High School
Waterford, CT

Skills

  • Patient Lifting
  • Collecting Specimens
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Electronic Charting
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Monitoring Fluids
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Bedside Manner
  • Patient Management
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Quick Problem Solver
  • Safety Precautions
  • Responding to Emergencies

Certification

  • Certified Nurses Aide

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Norwichtown Rehabilitation and Care Center
09.2012 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Regency Heights
11.2011 - 05.2012

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cape Heritage
02.2011 - 08.2011

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mashpee Care and Rehabilitation
01.2010 - 09.2010

Certified Nursing Assistant

Norwichtown Rehabilitation and Care Center
02.2009 - 12.2009

Certified Nursing Assistant

Bridebrook Rehabilitation
11.2007 - 12.2008

Certified Nursing Assistant

Mashpee Care and rehabilitation
10.2003 - 06.2007

Housekeeping

The Admiralty Inn
03.2002 - 06.2003

Assistant Store Manager

Nelly Suits You Swimwear
06.1998 - 09.2001

Certified Nurses Assistant Course -

Falmouth Care & Rehab

High School Diploma -

Falmouth High School

Waterford High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Tara Futrell