Teachia Lyle-Sledge
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Driven by a commitment to excellence in patient care, I leveraged my time management and emotional support skills at Atrium Health Hospital to enhance patient satisfaction and safety. My adeptness in patient-focused care and crisis intervention, honed across roles, significantly improved healthcare experiences, demonstrating my ability to thrive in high-stress environments and deliver results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Assistant
Atrium Health Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and families, fostering an environment of trust and open communication that facilitated better healthcare experiences.
Nursing Assistant
Titan Medical Group
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Skillfully operated medical equipment, such as glucose monitors and blood pressure cuffs, ensuring accurate data collection for informed decision-making by healthcare providers.
Staffing Coordinator
The Ivy At Gastonia
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Verified payroll, vacation and sick time hours to support accounting processes.
- Assisted in onboarding new hires, facilitating a smooth transition into their roles and supporting employee retention efforts.
- Increased client satisfaction by maintaining thorough knowledge of client needs and matching suitable candidates for open positions.
- Worked closely with other departments within the organization to address workforce planning needs effectively.
- Developed and facilitated new-hire orientations.
Behavioral Health Technician
Pine Rest Mental Health Services
03.2009 - 04.2018
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
Grand Rapids, MI03.1990
Skills
- Time Management
- Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
- Supporting personal needs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Attention to Detail
- Calm Under Stress
- Patient Observation
- Documenting behaviors
- Emotional and Social Support
Timeline
Health Care Assistant
Atrium Health Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Titan Medical Group
01.2020 - 04.2021
Staffing Coordinator
The Ivy At Gastonia
05.2018 - 01.2020
Behavioral Health Technician
Pine Rest Mental Health Services
03.2009 - 04.2018
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
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