Tayler Gainey
Bartlett,TN
Summary
Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Detail-oriented 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
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Memphis, TN
03.2024 - 12.2025
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
Direct Support Professional
Open Arms Care
Memphis, TN
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- 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.
CNA
Shelby Gardens
Cordova, TN
09.2022 - 12.2022
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
EVS Housekeeper
Baptist Desoto Hospital
Southaven, MS
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Wore necessary personal protective equipment to minimize risks from hazardous materials, biohazards, and other harmful substances.
- Cleaned and disinfected patient exam rooms, surgery suites, and common areas to promote sanitary treatment and services environment.
- Utilized chemicals and cleaning equipment to meet facility's predetermined sanitation and cleanliness quality standards.
- Interacted with hospital staff, patients, and families to demonstrate good customer service techniques.
- Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
- Practiced established infection control methods to reduce risks to patients, families, and medical staff.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Removed hazardous and medical waste from exam rooms, treatment rooms, and surgery suites to minimize risks to patients and medical personnel.
- Complied with applicable standards during cleaning of specialty areas such as labs, surgery suites and labor and delivery rooms to maintain exceptional level of cleanliness.
- Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
- Trained new employees on departmental procedures and provided assistance in finding cleaning supplies.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Serving Our Seniors
Collierville, TN
04.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- 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.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
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Gateway Christain School
Oakland, TN01.2017
Skills
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Patient Safety Management
- Observation Documentation
- Charting Expertise
- Quick Problem Solver
- Memory Improvement
- Inpatient Care
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Monitoring Fluids
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Patient-Focused Care
- Medication Assistance
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Patient Assessments
- Bed Transfers
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Meal Planning
- Oral Hygiene
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Proper Staffing
- Light Housekeeping
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Intake Recording
- Transporting Patients
- Medications Familiarity
- Bathing and Dressing
- Nutrition and Diet
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Memorial Hospital
03.2024 - 12.2025
Direct Support Professional
Open Arms Care
08.2023 - 08.2024
CNA
Shelby Gardens
09.2022 - 12.2022
EVS Housekeeper
Baptist Desoto Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2022
Caregiver, Special Needs
Serving Our Seniors
04.2019 - 08.2021
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Gateway Christain School