Tasha Byrd
CNA/ Medication Aide
Williamston,NC
Summary
Skilled at improving processes, maximizing team productivity and reducing costs to achieve sustainable nursing home operations. Familiar with employee motivation and retention strategies, resident relations and accreditation requirements. Goal-driven Healthcare Administration professional well-versed in recruiting, training and managing employees to provide exceptional resident services. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills. Licensed in NC.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Health Services Manager
Action Health Staffing
Greenville, NC
02.2022 - Current
- Recruited, hired and trained all staff, providing direct supervision, ongoing staff development and continuing education to employees.
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
CNA/HHA
Home Life Care
Williamston, NC
10.2007 - Current
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA
Martin General Hospital
Williamston, NC
06.2020 - 02.2022
- 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.
Medication Aide
Florence Nursing Services
Rocky Mount, NC
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- Kept digital records of patient details, medications, billing and other activities.
Medication Technician
Pitt County Detention Center
Greenville, NC
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Unpacked, sorted, counted and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
CNA II
Vidant Medical Center
Greenville, NC
01.2016 - 04.2019
- 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.
Education
No Degree - CNA
Martin Community College
Williamston, NC01.2015
No Degree - CNA II
Martin Community College
Williamston, NC07.2015
No Degree - Medication Aide
Martin Community College
Williamston, NC11.2020
No Degree - Maedication Technician
FastTrack
Wilson, NC10.2015
High School Diploma -
Richard R Green High School of Teaching
New York, NY08.1995
Skills
- Employee Work Scheduling
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Employee Recruitment and Hiring
- In-Service Programs
- Reminder Calls
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Employee Training Program
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Office Support
- Problem Identification
- Call Transfers
- HIPAA Guidelines
- Administrative Staff Supervision
Certification
CNA, CNA II, Medication Technician, Medication Aide
Timeline
Health Services Manager
Action Health Staffing
02.2022 - Current
Medication Aide
Florence Nursing Services
10.2020 - 09.2021
CNA
Martin General Hospital
06.2020 - 02.2022
Medication Technician
Pitt County Detention Center
04.2019 - 09.2019
CNA II
Vidant Medical Center
01.2016 - 04.2019
CNA/HHA
Home Life Care
10.2007 - Current
No Degree - CNA
Martin Community College
No Degree - CNA II
Martin Community College
No Degree - Medication Aide
Martin Community College
No Degree - Maedication Technician
FastTrack
High School Diploma -
Richard R Green High School of Teaching
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