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Tara Loke

CNA
San Diego,CA

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Patient-focused [Job Title] with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Proactive worker committed to helping [Job title] provide top-notch patient care. Skilled at [Type] treatments with knowledge of [Area of expertise] patients. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Villa Rancho Bernardo
10.2022 - 10.2023
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kaiser Permanent Hospital Foundation
04.2015 - 10.2021
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Epic charting
  • Foley catheter care
  • Upholds Kaiser Permanent's Policies and Procedure, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
  • Demonstrates a professional, supportive attitude
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards. Identifies and supports new ideas.
  • Participates in problem identification and resolution in collaboration with the Registered Nurse.
  • Prioritize work assignments
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards appropriately to ensure completion of patient care activities and notifies Registered Nurse if unable to complete assignment.
  • Complies with regulatory requirements, policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
  • reports unusual findings
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards to the Registered Nurse.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards Discharge barriers and discussed with the RN and intervention taken as directed.
  • Documentation Charting is legible, dated, and signed.
  • Documentation is complete for activities performed.
  • reflects through data collection within the scope of competency.
  • Clinical Observes patient/ family conditions and reports to the RN sudden changes or unusual findings.
  • Demonstrates competencies during the probationary period and ongoing by completion of departmental competency validation.
  • Transports patients, equipment, supplies, and specimen throughout the medical center utilizing proper body mechanics.
  • Participates in departmental performance improvement activities, i.e.,planning measuring/ monitoring, assessing and improving. Utilizes computer systems effectively and efficiently.
  • Practices customer Service standards as defined by the Service Area, Medical Center, and specific department.
  • Anticipates the customers desire, takes proactive steps to meet those needs by listening and taking responsibilities within scope to ensure issues are resolved.
  • Assist members who are less than satisfied with their experience by listening and taking responsibility within their scope to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  • Promptly answer call lights, alarms, nd patient requests.
  • Maintain and protect patient confidentiality.
  • Helped prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards.
  • Assures a clean, orderly and functional work environment.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards.

HHA/Caregiver

Loving Hands Homecare Agency
02.2000 - 09.2015
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.


CNA/Behavioral Health Technician

Edgemoor Hospital
11.2012 - 12.2014
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Provide direct one on one or group therapy care to implement patient treatment plans.
  • Assist behavior analyst and other healthcare professionals in performing clinical assessments.
  • Gather and record data on patient behavior and progress in treatment.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide patient and family training and education.
  • Provide a safe, supportive, and encouraging environment for patients to receive care.
  • Experience in the implementation of behavioral assessment treatment programs with children and adults with developmental disabilities
  • Knowledge of normal abnormal growth and development throughout the age continuum
  • Experience with Microsoft Office

Education

BBA -

High School Diploma -

Jefferson High School
Santa Ana, CA
06.2002

Skills

  • Condition Monitoring
  • Transporting Patients
  • Patient Relations
  • Conducting Intakes
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Quality Assurance
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Patient Lifting
  • Care Plan Implementation
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Observing Responses
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • Trustworthy Companion
  • Tube Feedings and Medications Familiarity
  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Collecting Vital Signs
  • Inpatient Care
  • Adaptable
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Meal Planning
  • Activity Planning
  • Outpatient Care
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient Management
  • Maintaining Privacy
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Reliable Transportation
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Feeding Assistance Expert
  • Compassionate
  • Patient Relationship Building
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Valid [State] Driver's License
  • Activity Coordination
  • Reliable Team Player
  • Preparing Meals
  • Compassionate Caregiver
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Medical Office Administration

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Hospital Unit Clerk

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Villa Rancho Bernardo
10.2022 - 10.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Kaiser Permanent Hospital Foundation
04.2015 - 10.2021

CNA/Behavioral Health Technician

Edgemoor Hospital
11.2012 - 12.2014

HHA/Caregiver

Loving Hands Homecare Agency
02.2000 - 09.2015

BBA -

High School Diploma -

Jefferson High School

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