Tashia Stevens
Springvale,ME
Summary
Seasoned Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Maine Health Care, adept in care plan implementation and providing patient-focused care. Excelling in supporting personal needs and responding to emergencies, enhancing team performance and patient satisfaction. I demonstrated reliable teamwork and problem-solving skills, contributing to innovative care solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maine Health Care
Biddeford, ME
06.2022 - Current
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Nursing Student
Various clinical sites
08.2023 - 01.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Maine Health Care
Sanford , Maine
06.2017 - 03.2021
- I completed the same job responsibilities as above.
Certified Nursing Assistant
River Ridge Center
Kennebunk , Maine
11.2012 - 05.2017
- I worked with patients who had acute and long-term brain injuries.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maine College of Health Professions
Lewiston, ME04-2025
Skills
- Care plan implementation
- Collecting vital signs
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Supporting personal needs
- Inpatient care
- Responding to emergencies
- Reliable team player
- Patient-focused care
Affiliations
- I am a mother to two teenage girls that I enjoy homeschooling.
- I am active in my church and I am also a minister!
- I enjoy camping in Moosehead and spending my summers in my garden.
- I believe in self growth, and I am constantly learning how to be a better and more efficiant person.
Accomplishments
- I have been on the Deans list and high honors each semester of nursing school with a GPA currently of 3.73.
- I have greater than 20 moment to shines for things such as ownership, respect and teamwork.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Student
Various clinical sites
08.2023 - 01.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Maine Health Care
06.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southern Maine Health Care
06.2017 - 03.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
River Ridge Center
11.2012 - 05.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Maine College of Health Professions
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