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Tara Johnson

McBee,SC

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

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Medical Surgial Technician

McLeod Health Cheraw
Cheraw, SC
04.2023 - Current
  • Assisted nurses and physicians in providing patient care by performing delegated tasks.
  • Performed vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, height and weight measurements.
  • Monitored patients for changes in condition or response to treatments.
  • Cleaned and sterilized equipment between uses according to hospital protocol.
  • Documented patient care services provided in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Transported patients safely within the facility using wheelchairs and stretchers.
  • Assessed post-operative wounds for signs of infection or other complications.

Associate Clinical Administrative Coordinator

Navihealth
Brentwood, TN
08.2021 - 04.2023
  • Answered phones and routed calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Provided administrative support to various departments within the organization.
  • Responded to customer inquiries via phone or email in a professional manner.
  • Answered phone calls, provided information and connected callers to appropriate personnel.
  • Gathered, entered and updated data to maintain departmental records and databases.

Claims Customer Service Advocate II

Blue Cross Blue Shield SC
Florence, SC
05.2020 - 08.2021
  • Answered customer inquiries via phone and email, providing information on products and services.
  • Assisted customers in resolving service issues by troubleshooting technical problems.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner, escalating as necessary to ensure resolution.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer interactions for follow-up purposes.
  • Monitored customer accounts for changes or updates that may require additional follow-up.

Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Records Clerk

McCoy Nursing Center
Bishopville, SC
03.2011 - 05.2020
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • 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.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Southland Healthcare Center
Florence, South Carolina
11.2008 - 10.2010
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cheraw Healthcare
Cheraw, SC
04.2008 - 08.2008
  • 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.
  • Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Morrell Nursing Center
Hartsville, SC
02.2008 - 04.2008
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • 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.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.

Education

Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding

Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
12-2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florence Darlington Technical College
Florence, South Carolina

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient care management
  • Medical Equipment Operation
  • Medical terminology understanding
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Electronic Health Records Management
  • Transporting patients
  • HIPAA proficiency
  • Workplace Safety
  • Team Communication
  • Team Collaboration

Certification

  • Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Basic Life Support

Timeline

Medical Surgial Technician

McLeod Health Cheraw
04.2023 - Current

Associate Clinical Administrative Coordinator

Navihealth
08.2021 - 04.2023

Claims Customer Service Advocate II

Blue Cross Blue Shield SC
05.2020 - 08.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Records Clerk

McCoy Nursing Center
03.2011 - 05.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Southland Healthcare Center
11.2008 - 10.2010

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cheraw Healthcare
04.2008 - 08.2008

Certified Nursing Assistant

Morrell Nursing Center
02.2008 - 04.2008

Associate of Science - Medical Billing And Coding

Ultimate Medical Academy - Clearwater

Associate of Science - Nursing

Florence Darlington Technical College

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