Tasha Archer
Richmond,VA
Summary
Experienced Patient Care Technician and CNA with 6+ years of hands-on patient support, vital sign checks, EMR documentation, and safe patient transport. Strong focus on infection control, patient advocacy, and timely communication with nursing staff.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
Richmond, Virginia
11.2025 - Current
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, promptly relaying changes to registered nurses to ensure timely medical response on patient care units.
- Monitored patient rooms and responded promptly to call lights and care requests.
- Collaborated with nurses, patients, and families to effectively address daily care needs and improve patient satisfaction.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily living tasks to enhance comfort and promote independence at Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital.
- Helped patients transfer from bed to wheelchair or stretcher safely.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Safely transported patients for tests, procedures, and transfers across hospital departments.
- Documented intake, output, and patient observations in electronic medical records.
- Conducted safety rounds regularly to ensure safe environment for patients.
- Collected specimens and prepared samples following hospital safety and infection control procedures.
- Maintained clean bedside areas and restocked supplies for patient care support.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gateway Healthcare Professionals
Richmond, Virginia
08.2018 - 04.2025
- Traveled to assigned facility to deliver comprehensive Certified Nursing Assistant care.
- Provide CNA services at a State Veteran Center in Richmond, Virginia.
- Assisted Gateway Healthcare Professionals patients with bathing, dressing, and grooming needs.
- Responded to patient calls and provided bedside support with compassion.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Served and assisted patients with meals, ensuring comfort and nutritional needs were met.
- Followed facility procedures and policies to maintain compliance and uphold quality standards.
- Caregiver for a client with Cerebral Palsy while in school (Richmond Public School System).
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sitter And Barfoot Veterans Care Center
Richmond, Virginia
04.2020 - 07.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and personal hygiene.
- Repositioned patients and facilitated safe transfers to enhance comfort and prevent injury.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Followed infection control procedures and used protective equipment during care tasks.
- Documented daily care activities in patient charts and care records.
- Prepared rooms and maintained clean, organized patient care areas.
- Assisted with meal delivery and tracked patient intake and output.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Provided residents with drinking water to ensure proper hydration throughout the day. and nourishment to residents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Henrico High School
Henrico, Virginia06-1999
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VASome College (No Degree) - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VASkills
- Vital sign checks
- EMR documentation
- Patient transport
- Specimen handling
- Infection control
- Patient care support
- Use of various lift equipment
- Patient Advocacy
- Patient transport techniques
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital
11.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sitter And Barfoot Veterans Care Center
04.2020 - 07.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gateway Healthcare Professionals
08.2018 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Henrico High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Virginia Commonwealth University