Tarsha Jones
Williamsburg,VA
Summary
Service-focused Healthcare professional with over 26 years of experience in healthcare roles. Adaptable to patients in diverse healthcare settings while addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Dependable and consistent in consulting and coordinating with with patients, authorized family members and the healthcare team to deliver quality care to each individual patient.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Assistant
Hope In Home Care
Williamsburg, VA
05.2008 - 03.2021
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Patients in range-of-motion exercises.
- Employed mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to. healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented patient symptoms, medical histories and current medications.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidentiality by completing and safeguarding all medical records.
- Evaluated patients' progress in treatment, communicating observations to physician on duty to maintain or adjust prescribed care.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
Lead Med Tech
Patriot Retirement
Williamsburg, VA
07.2011 - 03.2016
- Communicated with patients and families to obtain patient medical histories and vital information.
- Communicated with dispatch and treatment center personnel to provide information about medical situations and receive instructions for further treatment.
- Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments to over 50 patients
- Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork and compassion.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Maintained patient confidence and protected hospital by keeping information confidential.
- Identified operational improvements to drive efficiency and quality of care.
- Used first aid and preventive medical procedures to stabilize critically ill patients.
- Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions and assisting with concerns.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Centura College
Newport News, VA08.2004
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Patient Care Activities
- Observation Documentation
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Active Listening
- Emotional and Social Support
- Patient Engagement
- Calm Under Stress
- Client Satisfaction
- Social Perceptiveness
Timeline
Lead Med Tech
Patriot Retirement
07.2011 - 03.2016
Nurse Assistant
Hope In Home Care
05.2008 - 03.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Assisting
Centura College
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