TAYLOR HANDY
Jacksonville
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with Florida certification, prior CNA experience in New York, and over four years of Medication Technician experience in assisted living. Skilled in resident-centered care, medication administration, ADLs, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Known for reliability, strong communication, and maintaining safe, supportive environments for elderly residents.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor / Operations Support
The Design Lab Jax
Jacksonville
10.2022 - 12.2024
- Handled sales and retail order processing
- Performed bookkeeping and inventory management
- Assisted with screen printing production
- Prepared and processed customer orders for shipping
Medication Technician (Med Tech)
Brookdale Senior Living
Syracuse
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Administered medications in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols
- Documented medication administration accurately and promptly (MAR)
- Observed residents for side effects or adverse reactions and reported concerns to nursing staff
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living as needed
- Maintained a clean, safe, and supportive environment
Supervisor / Warehouse Operations
WB Mason
Syracuse
07.2016 - 01.2018
- Oversaw picking, packing, and shipping of warehouse orders
- Communicated workflow issues to Warehouse Manager and resolved problems when appropriate
- Ensured safety, security, and productivity standards were met
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated warehouse staff
- Maintained open communication and supported team performance
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Loretto Health & Rehab
Syracuse
01.2011 - 03.2015
- Provided direct resident care including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility assistance
- Monitored and recorded vital signs; reported changes in condition to nursing staff
- Assisted with feeding, hydration, and nutritional needs
- Maintained accurate documentation in patient charts
- Ensured resident safety, dignity, and comfort
- Collaborated with nurses and interdisciplinary care teams
Education
Onondaga Community College
06.2020
LPN Program - Healthcare Education
OCM BOCES
01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
Loretto Health & Rehab
Syracuse, NY03.2015
General Education Diploma -
Nottingham High School
Syracuse, NY06.2010
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Dementia & Elder Care
- Infection Control
- Resident Safety & Fall Prevention
- MAR / EMR Documentation
- Team Collaboration
- Time Management
- Compassionate Patient Care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Florida, Active
- Certified Nursing Assistant, New York, Previous
- Medication Technician (Med Tech), Current
- CPR / BLS, Current
- LPN Program Completed, OCM BOCES, 2019
Timeline
Supervisor / Operations Support
The Design Lab Jax
10.2022 - 12.2024
Medication Technician (Med Tech)
Brookdale Senior Living
01.2018 - 08.2022
Supervisor / Warehouse Operations
WB Mason
07.2016 - 01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Loretto Health & Rehab
01.2011 - 03.2015
Onondaga Community College
LPN Program - Healthcare Education
OCM BOCES
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) -
Loretto Health & Rehab
General Education Diploma -
Nottingham High School