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Tessa Hamilton

Oil City,PA

Summary

Dedicated to Guardian and the team at Shippenville I have been in long-term care for over 20 year and look forward to advancing my career with Guardian. Recently been assisting Human Resource Director with duties and became familiar with polices and procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Scheduler/Payroll

Shippenville HealthCare And Rehabilitation
01.2023 - Current
    • Responsible for communicating and coordinating with team members to properly staff facility.
    • Verified timekeeping records and handled any discrepancies with employees.
    • Processed new hire paperwork and documents.
    • Updated employee files with new details such as changes in address or salary levels.
    • Responded to employee inquiries to clarify payroll issues regarding wages, deductions and taxes.
    • Maintained employee privacy and protected payroll operations by keeping all information confidential.
    • Completed payroll accurately and timely to meet employee expectations.
    • Managed daily scheduling conflicts.
    • Proactively identified scheduling issues and developed quick solutions to promote efficiency.
    • Developed strong working relationships with management and executive team through effective scheduling and communication skills.
    • Gathered employee data to develop monthly work schedules, enabling proper staffing for departments for each shift.
    • Worked with manager and supervisor to plan and coordinate production schedules.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Shippenville Healthcare And Rehabilitation
01.2020 - Current
  • 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..
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
  • Assist with all daily living activities.

Certified Nurse Aide/Phlebotomist

Lahey Health & Hospital
07.2016 - 01.2020
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Performing blood draw labeling and sending to laboratory.

Certified Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant

Llano Nursing And Rehabilitation
04.2003 - 06.2016
  • Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
  • Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
  • Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
  • Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
  • Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science

North Shore Community College
Danvers, MA

No Degree - Medication Aide

Central Texas College
Killeen, TX
06.2011

No Degree - Medical Assisting

Everest Institute - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
05.2008

Skills

Schedule Coordination

  • SmartLinx
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Effective Multitasking
  • Processing Payroll
  • Onboarding
  • Communication Skills
  • Interviews
  • Excellent Leadership Skills
  • Assisted Human Resource Director
  • Sharepoint

Timeline

Scheduler/Payroll

Shippenville HealthCare And Rehabilitation
01.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Shippenville Healthcare And Rehabilitation
01.2020 - Current

Certified Nurse Aide/Phlebotomist

Lahey Health & Hospital
07.2016 - 01.2020

Certified Medication Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant

Llano Nursing And Rehabilitation
04.2003 - 06.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Science

North Shore Community College

No Degree - Medication Aide

Central Texas College

No Degree - Medical Assisting

Everest Institute - San Antonio
Tessa Hamilton