Tarina Nelms
Jacksonville
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Life Care Center, skilled in direct patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to foster patient comfort and safety while delivering high-quality personal care. A reliable team player dedicated to enhancing patient wellbeing through empathetic support and effective communication.
Early childhood education professional prepared for this role with focus on creating engaging and educational environments. Known for implementing age-appropriate activities and fostering positive child interactions. Strong emphasis on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs, ensuring reliable and flexible support. Expertise in classroom management and curriculum planning, valued for patience and enthusiasm.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
Little Tots Daycare
09.2024 - 11.2025
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans to enhance toddler engagement and learning.
- Fostered a safe, nurturing environment that promoted emotional and social development among toddlers.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss child progress and address developmental concerns effectively.
- Guided classroom activities that encouraged creativity, exploration, and physical development in young children.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspire Of Orange Park
09.2024 - 12.2024
- 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 care areas
- Documented patient information in electronic health records accurately
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center Of Orange Park
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- 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.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Pharmacy Technician
Humana
11.2021 - 09.2023
- Managed medication inventory, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment.
- Processed prescriptions efficiently, verifying accuracy and compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted pharmacists in patient consultations, providing medication information and support.
- Utilized pharmacy management software to track prescription records and patient profiles.
Manager
Firehouse Subs
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Led daily operations to ensure efficient service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw team performance, providing training and mentorship to enhance staff skills.
- Implemented inventory management practices to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
- Developed scheduling processes to enhance labor efficiency and meet peak service demands.
- Streamlined operational workflows, resulting in improved service speed and order accuracy.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Quality Health of Fernandina Beach
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans
- Educated patients on health management and wellness strategies
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices in patient care
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fernandina Beach High School
435 Citrona Drive05-2019
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Compassionate
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Bedside manner
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- End-of-life care
- Patient lifting
- Urinary catheter care
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
Little Tots Daycare
09.2024 - 11.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspire Of Orange Park
09.2024 - 12.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center Of Orange Park
05.2023 - 06.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Humana
11.2021 - 09.2023
Manager
Firehouse Subs
05.2020 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Quality Health of Fernandina Beach
05.2019 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Fernandina Beach High School