Tessa Hines
Summary
I am talented and visionary potential leader with a reputation for integrity and ability to influence results. I come into my work environment with a special talent for transitioning strategy into action and achievement. Excel in managing multiple, concurrent projects with strong problem solving and follow-through capabilities. Articulate speaker with impressive interpersonal, negotiation, and persuasive communication skills. Compassionate Patient Care Technician with experience in both hospital and long-term care environments. Strengths include providing empathetic patient support, conducting vital sign measurements, and assisting with daily living activities and I have consistently received positive feedback from patients and healthcare team members for commitment to high-quality patient-centered care. I am actively working on my RN license to provide further care in the future.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
Liberty Regional Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2024
- Assist Patients with everyday needs
- Charting in patient files
- Monitor Vitals, EKG, patient condition
- Taking Fluid and specimen samples
- Assist RN, ED Doctors, Nurse practitioners, physician assistance in administering basic treatments
- Performing basic nursing procedures
- Assisting the RN in triage
- Ensure rooms have adequate patient supplies
- Assist patients with issues or needs
- Provide appropriate emotional support
- Keep rooms tidy and sanitized
CNA | Clinicals
Nursing Home
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
CNA | CMA
St. Joseph Candler Hospital
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
Caregiver
Home Health Care
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
Home Maker
Meadowlark Nursing Home and Assistant Living
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Caring for the residents
- Doing daily activities with residents
Voluntary Work
SKLD Nursing Home
09.2010 - 05.2014
- Spend Lunch or dinners with residents
- Be there to encourage and be part of activities
- Helped coordinate and plan activities
Education
High School Diploma -
Logan High School
Logan, OH05.2014
Medical Assistant -
Blue Cliff College
Gulfport, MSCNA program -
Savannah Technical College
Hinesville, GASkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection prevention
- Patient hygiene management
- Bed preparation
- Restocking supplies
- Healthy meal preparation
- Basic nursing care
- Sterilization techniques
- Basic life support
- ADL support
- Patient assistance
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Adaptable
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Emotional support
- CPR certification
- Specimen collection
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Healthcare expertise
- Catheter care
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate care
- IV insertion
- Oxygen therapy
References
- Doctor Lafayette Burks, 912-667-6972, lafayetteburks@gmail.com
- RN Angel Ross, 402-416-8328
- SGT Jonathan Garcia, 832-454-3676
Leadership Experience
I coach Sports for the recreation department when I can. I am also enrolling in part of Daughters of the American Revolution. I was also a Family Readiness Group leader. I step into leadership roles when I need to.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA | Clinicals
Nursing Home
06.2023 - 07.2023
Patient Care Technician
Liberty Regional Hospital
04.2023 - 05.2024
CNA | CMA
St. Joseph Candler Hospital
10.2020 - 07.2022
Caregiver
Home Health Care
01.2017 - 07.2019
Home Maker
Meadowlark Nursing Home and Assistant Living
02.2016 - 11.2016
Voluntary Work
SKLD Nursing Home
09.2010 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Logan High School
Medical Assistant -
Blue Cliff College
CNA program -
Savannah Technical College
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