Tashika McKinnon
26728 Boyer Circle, Evans Mills,NY
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience,personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Traveling CNA
ShiftKey
06.2021 - Current
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Phlebotomist
Onsite Health Diagnostics
06.2020 - Current
- Completed proper sanitation and cleaning of equipment and work areas between patients.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.
- Conducted venipuncture and other CT procedures.
Medical Assistant
MedLake/Your ChoiceMcRae
, Georgia
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
Hospice Aide
Quality Hospice Care
, GA
04.2019 - 02.2020
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Customer Service
UHAUL
, Remote
09.2018 - 02.2019
- Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints quickly.
- Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
Hospice Aide
CAPITOL HOSPICE
, TX
11.2015 - 03.2017
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Certified Nurse Assistant
QUERENCIA
, TX
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Senior Helpers
HOME HEALTH AIDE
, TX
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Certified Nurse Assistant
MCRAE MANOR NURSING HOME
, GA
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 130-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Certified - Medical Assisting
Herzing University
Atlanta, GA12.2021
Certified - EKG TECHNICIAN
Advance Fast
Georgia07.2021
Certified - Phlebotomy
Advance Fast
Georgia07.2020
Diploma - Medical Coder
National American University - Rapid City
Rapid City, SD08.2018
Certified - NURSE ASSISTANT
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
GEORGIA10.2004
Skills
- Nursing Assistance
- Needs Determination
- Taking Vital Signs
- Nutrition and Diet
- Behavioral Evaluations
- Fluid Measurement
- Bedsore Prevention
- Range of Motion
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Medication Assistance
- Patient Health Information Access
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Laboratory Testing
- Mental Health Care
- Collecting Specimens
- Medical Recordkeeping
- EMR Systems
- Client Requirements
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Performing Patient Intakes
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Feeding Tube Management
- Bed Transfers
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- First Aid Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Biohazard Disposal
Certification
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
CNA
August 2004
Cpt
EKG
July 2021 to July 2023
Certified Medical Assistant
BLS Certification
Phlebotomy
State Tested Nursing Assistant
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Languages
English
Timeline
Medical Assistant
MedLake/Your ChoiceMcRae
10.2021 - 02.2022
Traveling CNA
ShiftKey
06.2021 - Current
Phlebotomist
Onsite Health Diagnostics
06.2020 - Current
Hospice Aide
Quality Hospice Care
04.2019 - 02.2020
Customer Service
UHAUL
09.2018 - 02.2019
Hospice Aide
CAPITOL HOSPICE
11.2015 - 03.2017
Certified Nurse Assistant
QUERENCIA
09.2014 - 12.2015
Senior Helpers
HOME HEALTH AIDE
07.2014 - 12.2014
Certified Nurse Assistant
MCRAE MANOR NURSING HOME
08.2009 - 08.2012
Certified - Medical Assisting
Herzing University
Certified - EKG TECHNICIAN
Advance Fast
Certified - Phlebotomy
Advance Fast
Diploma - Medical Coder
National American University - Rapid City
Certified - NURSE ASSISTANT
Oconee Fall Line Technical College
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