Tatzianna Bass
MIddletown
Summary
Organized Articulate Patient-focused Experience providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support in hospital and in-home settings. Highly skilled at quickly establishing rapport with patients, conducting assessments, and treating patients with clinical knowledge and skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Dungarvin
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Direct Support Professional
Residential Management Services
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Direct Support Staff
Community Residences, Inc
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Kept track of everything
- Recorded patients' pulses, blood pressures, and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information
- Identified specific needs and provided the highest level of care for the patient's well-being
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care in both private residences and facilities
- Took vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Entered data for referrals and appointments into a community-based customer relationship management (CRM) database
- Checked all documentation and reports for accuracy and compliance.
Dietary Aide
Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehabilitation
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Created meal plans based on the age, gender, diagnosis, cultural background, and religious practices of the patients
- Assist in the preparation of food
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients, and workstations when opening and closing the kitchen
- Strictly adhered to sanitation and food handling guidelines while assisting Cook with daily meal preparation
- Washed, peeled, and cut a variety of fruits and vegetables to prepare for serving.
Home Health Companion, Allied Community Resources
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding requirements, assisting them in overcoming and adapting to mobility limitations
- Followed nutritional plans, which included purchasing ingredients from local stores to prepare optimal meals
- Entered information into log books, journals, and care plans in order to accurately document and report patient progress
- Kept track of patient care, condition, progress, and problems to report, and I talked to my supervisor or case manager about my findings
- Assisted clients with managed home care, ensuring that the care was effective by monitoring their health
- Ensured each patient's safety and well-being in accordance with the care plan
- Disinfected the equipment with appropriate cleaning products to reduce the risk of infection after each patient transport
- Helped with general housekeeping tasks like cooking, meal preparation, and grocery shopping.
Warehouse Worker
Hamilton Connections
06.2018 - 11.2018
- Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in accordance with OSHA requirements
- Carefully organized boxes and balanced weight on product pallets for optimal storage and shipment
- Kept all documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with the most recent data to avoid errors in processing or delivery
- Inspected supplies and product inventory for quality and quantity issues, returning unacceptable materials to vendors for replacements or refunds
- Inspected them for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
Cashier
Wayback Burgers
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Credit cards, checks, gift cards, and coupons were all processed by me
- Educated customers about seasonal promotions to increase sales
- Immediately informed the manager of any accidents, injuries, or unsafe working conditions
- Keep checkout areas clean and orderly, as well as perform other cleaning tasks such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans
- Trained team members to work as cashiers in accordance with company policies and procedures
- Helped customers by answering their questions and completing their requests
- Used cash registers and POS systems to request and record customer orders and compute bills.
Certified Nursing Aide
Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehabilitation
02.2015 - 11.2016
- Kept track of the patient's intake and dietary needs, as well as assisting with feeding
- Increased patient satisfaction by assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising
- Cared for patients in a 30-bed unit, checking on their needs on a regular basis and maintaining high standards of patient care
- Built relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams in order to meet the goals of individual care plans
- Assisted with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Aide
The Village at South Farms
01.2014 - 08.2014
- Kept track of the patient's intake and dietary needs, as well as assisting with feeding
- Increased patient satisfaction by assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising
- Cared for patients in a 30-bed unit, checking on their needs on a regular basis and maintaining high standards of patient care
- Built relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams in order to meet the goals of individual care plans
- Assisted with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Aide
Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
03.2013 - 10.2013
- Kept track of the patient's intake and dietary needs, as well as assisting with feeding
- Increased patient satisfaction by assisting with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising
- Cared for patients in a 30-bed unit, checking on their needs on a regular basis and maintaining high standards of patient care
- Built relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare teams in order to meet the goals of individual care plans
- Assisted with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation.
Education
GED -
Middletown Adult Education
Middletown, CT06.2012
Skills
- Review Cases
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Patient Care
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Recreational Activities
- Money Handling
- Hospitality and Accommodation
- Payment Collection
- Restocking
- Refund Handling
Certification
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Dungarvin
09.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Residential Management Services
07.2023 - 08.2024
Direct Support Staff
Community Residences, Inc
09.2022 - 01.2023
Dietary Aide
Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehabilitation
04.2022 - 08.2022
Home Health Companion, Allied Community Resources
08.2018 - 11.2018
Cashier
Wayback Burgers
07.2018 - 09.2018
Warehouse Worker
Hamilton Connections
06.2018 - 11.2018
Certified Nursing Aide
Water's Edge Center For Health & Rehabilitation
02.2015 - 11.2016
Certified Nursing Aide
The Village at South Farms
01.2014 - 08.2014
Certified Nursing Aide
Wadsworth Glen Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
03.2013 - 10.2013
GED -
Middletown Adult Education