Tatianna Shilow
Morristown,TN
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with expertise in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and HIPAA compliance. Committed to providing emotional support and compassionate care, particularly in dementia and Alzheimer’s settings. With some experience as a medical assistant.
Overview
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Language
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center of Morristown
Morristown, TN
09.2020 - Current
- As a Certified Nursing Assistant I provided direct patient care and assisted with daily activities
- Monitored patient vitals regularly, contributing to proactive health management.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Fostered relationships with patients and caregivers to enhance care quality and support.
- Observed patients for physical changes to assess health status, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Report changes to nurses promptly,
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Documented patient information correctly in electronic health records
- Ensured patient privacy through strict adherence to HIPAA protocols, fostering trust.
- Changed linens and cleaned bathrooms to maintain a hygienic environment.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided residents with drinking water to support their health needs. and nourishment to residents.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morristown West High
Morristown, TN07-2020
Skills
- patient care
- vital signs monitoring
- electronic health records
- HIPAA compliance
- Blood drawing
Urine collection
COVID/Flu testing
Strep testing
infection control procedures
- medical terminology
- patient mobility assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing support
- Toileting support
- Dementia care
- End-of-life support
- Geriatric support
- emotional support
- effectiveness in communication
- Compassionate care
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center of Morristown
09.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Morristown West High