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Tasha Cdebaca

Grayling,MI

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with 18+ years of experience supporting families and patients in Long Term & AFC facility through illness and injury. Offered top-notch medical and personal care services to keep patients healthy and happy. Answered calls for assistance promptly and with friendly demeanor to improve patient experience.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Care Staff Member

Beacon Services
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

Cosmetologist

Essence Of Beauty
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
  • Demonstrated high level of customer service to increase retention and satisfaction.
  • Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
  • Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Performed eyebrow shaping and Brazilian waxing to provide symmetry and remove unwanted hair.
  • Shampooed, conditioned, and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Medilodge Of Gaylord
08.2021 - Current
  • 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
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Supported needs of 17+ residents under long-term care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Munson Of Grayling
01.2014 - 05.2021
  • 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, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Kirtland Community College
Roscommon, MI
12.2024

No Degree - Cosmetology

Hollywood School of Beauty
Grayling, MI
04.2013

High School Diploma -

Grayling High School
Grayling, MI
06.2004

Skills

  • Mobility Assistance
  • Medication Organization
  • Appointment Management
  • ADL Support
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Medication Monitoring
  • ADL Assistance
  • Social Skills

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Medilodge Of Gaylord
08.2021 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Munson Of Grayling
01.2014 - 05.2021

Direct Care Staff Member

Beacon Services

Cosmetologist

Essence Of Beauty

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

Kirtland Community College

No Degree - Cosmetology

Hollywood School of Beauty

High School Diploma -

Grayling High School

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