TaWanda Taylor
Henrico,VA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Heavens Touch Nursing, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and effective care plans, ensuring dignity and independence for patients. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and promoting infection control practices in all interactions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Journey Together Home Care
Richmond, VA
10.2024 - Current
CNA
Home Instead
Richmond, VA
01.2023 - Current
CNA
Above and Beyond Home Care
Richmond, VA
01.2022 - 07.2023
CNA
Jewish Family Services
Richmond, VA
08.2020 - 09.2021
CNA
Heavens Touch Nursing
Richmond, VA
06.2017 - 08.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
Dream Accademy
Richmond, VA06.2024
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Patient advocacy
- Health monitoring
- Cultural sensitivity
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Medication assistance
- Infection control practices
- Toileting assistance
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient lifting
- Patient-focused care
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric care
- Direct patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Ambulation assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Companionship and emotional support
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient relationship building
- Medical terminology
- Light housekeeping
- Maintaining privacy
- Adaptable
- Patient assessments
- Transporting patients
- Trustworthy companion
- Patient management
- Valid state driver's license
- Patient relations
- Activity planning
- Care plan implementation
- Quality assurance
- Observing responses
- Condition monitoring
- Preparing meals
- Indirect patient care
- Reliable transportation
- Feeding assistance expert
- General housekeeping
- Respiratory equipment training
- Able to lift number pounds
- Calm and level-headed under duress
- G-tube care
- Interdisciplinary communication
Certification
CNA
Timeline
CNA
Journey Together Home Care
10.2024 - Current
CNA
Home Instead
01.2023 - Current
CNA
Above and Beyond Home Care
01.2022 - 07.2023
CNA
Jewish Family Services
08.2020 - 09.2021
CNA
Heavens Touch Nursing
06.2017 - 08.2020
Dream Accademy