Tatyiana Ward
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Passionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse and Certified Nursing Assistant from Baptist Medical Center South, adept in wound care and patient relationship building. Excelled in improving patient outcomes through effective communication and clinical expertise. Demonstrated a proven track record in enhancing care quality and patient satisfaction, leveraging strong technical skills and empathetic patient interactions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Medical Center South
Jacksonville, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Medical Center South
Jacksonville, FL
03.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Education
Vocational - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL08.2023
Bachelor Of Science - Allied Health
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL12.2019
Skills
- Wound Care
- Family Communication
- Physical Assessment
- Health Education
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Intake
- Patient relationship building
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Medical Center South
01.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Medical Center South
03.2021 - 01.2024
Vocational - Nursing
Jacksonville University
Bachelor Of Science - Allied Health
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University