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TIA CONYERS

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Hard working and detail oriented individual in pursuit of an opportunity to provide outstanding work experience and exceptional support to the public. With years of experience as a Certied Nursing Assistant, as well as proven track record of working in a cohesive environment, I pride myself in working directly with the patients and families.
Driven by commitment to compassionate patient care, brings wealth of interpersonal skills to create supportive and collaborative environment. Demonstrates deep understanding of patient needs and excels in providing empathetic and persuasive communication to ensure comfort and trust. Strong ability to work seamlessly with medical teams, fostering cooperative atmosphere that enhances patient outcomes. Adept at handling diverse patient interactions with patience and generosity, ensuring positive experience for all.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

St Christopher Children's Hospital
03.2025 - Current
  • Assisted in daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for pediatric patients.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records.
  • Advocated for patient needs, maintaining high standards of compassionate care throughout treatment processes.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.

Patient Safety Sitter

Aya Health Care / Einstein Hospital
05.2024 - 01.2025
  • Remain with the patient at all times to observe and monitor their behavior, ensuring their safety and well-being.
  • Ensure that the patient does not attempt to get out of bed or engage in activities that may result in falls or injuries.
  • Watch for any signs of agitation, confusion, or self-harm, and promptly alert nursing staff of any changes in the patient's condition or behavior.
  • Engage the patient in conversation or calming activities to provide emotional support and reduce anxiety or restlessness.
  • Help patients with minor non-clinical tasks such as repositioning, retrieving items, or adjusting their environment for comfort.
  • Remove potentially harmful objects from the patient's surroundings and ensure that their space remains hazard-free.
  • Adhere to the individualized care plan designed for the patient, including specific safety protocols outlined by the healthcare team.
  • Communicate any concerns, incidents, or unusual observations to the nurse or other supervising staff immediately.
  • Record and report observations of the patient's behavior and activities as required by the healthcare facility.
  • Provide care and supervision in a respectful, compassionate manner to ensure the patient feels safe and valued.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Genesis Health Care / Chapel Manor
02.2024 - 04.2024
  • Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
  • Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
  • Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
  • Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
  • Checked vital signs and recorded intake information to monitor patient stability.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
  • Helped maintain a positive environment by providing encouragement and support to residents.
  • Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
  • Observed changes in patient status and response and immediately communicated concerns to nursing staff.

Patient Care Technician, Maternity

Holy Redeemer Hospital
05.2023 - 02.2024
  • Assist mothers with post-delivery recovery, including mobility, personal hygiene, and pain management.
  • Monitor and document mothers' vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse.
  • Provide assistance with breastfeeding or other feeding methods, offering guidance and encouragement to new mothers.
  • Support mothers after cesarean sections or other complications, helping with transfers and ensuring comfort.
  • Infant Care
  • Assist with newborn care, including bathing, diaper changes, and swaddling.
  • Monitor newborns for signs of distress or abnormalities and promptly report any concerns to the nursing staff.
  • Safely transport newborns between the mother's room, nursery, or NICU as needed.
  • Patient Education and Emotional Support
  • Provide emotional support and reassurance to mothers and families during their hospital stay.
  • Help educate new parents on infant care practices, such as feeding, diapering, and safe sleeping techniques.
  • Environmental and Supply Management
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization of patient rooms, ensuring a sanitary environment.
  • Stock maternity ward rooms with essential supplies, including diapers, linens, and medical equipment.
  • Collaboration and Communication
  • Communicate any changes in the condition of mothers or infants to the supervising nurses.
  • Assist with preparing patients for procedures or exams, ensuring they feel comfortable.
  • Follow strict infection control protocols to protect mothers, newborns, and staff.
  • Ensure that both mothers and newborns are securely and safely monitored to prevent falls, injuries, or other accidents.

Patient Care Assistant, Telemetry

Holy Redeemer Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2024
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
  • Ensured accurate documentation of patient information in electronic health records for appropriate record keeping
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction
  • Perform Ekg on patients
  • Provide 1:1 care for patients on behavioral or suicide watch
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills while interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
  • Performed hourly rounds and responded promptly to call lights.
  • Reported changes in patient status to nursing staff in a timely manner.
  • Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations using established protocols.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pediatric Specialty Care
02.2018 - 06.2020
  • Help children with personal care activities such as feeding, dressing, bathing, and toileting, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and independence as much as possible.
  • Assist with mobility, including transferring from wheelchairs, walking with support, or using adaptive equipment.
  • Utilize positive behavior reinforcement strategies to manage challenging behaviors in a calm and supportive manner.
  • Create and maintain a structured environment to reduce anxiety and foster a sense of security.
  • Encourage social interactions and help children build interpersonal skills through group activities.
  • Offer emotional support and encouragement to help children develop self-esteem and resilience.
  • Foster a sense of inclusion and participation in social, recreational, and community activities.
  • Health Monitoring
  • Observe and document changes in a child's condition, behavior, or mood, and report any concerns to healthcare professionals.
  • Ensure the child's safety at all times by preventing falls, injuries, or exposure to potentially harmful situations.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Holland Homecare
04.2017 - 11.2018
  • Assisted in day to day living, errands and appointments
  • Monitored inventory, clinical areas, patient waiting area as assigned to ensure optimal delivery of services
  • Transported to and from activities as needed;
  • Provide leisure activities as needed;
  • Perform evaluation and reporting;
  • Provide resident and family with emotional support
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity.
  • Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
  • Prepared residents for meals and assisted with feeding.
  • Helped maintain a positive environment by providing encouragement and support to residents.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Tucker House Nursing Home Rehabilitation
03.2016 - 08.2018
  • Records and monitors vital signs; lifts, turns and feeds patients
  • Provides O2 therapy and reports acute changes in ventilation and circulation
  • Promotes infection control and safety by maintaining a clean and safe work and patient environment
  • Assists client with the self-administration of medications (no administering or measuring)
  • Delivered direct care to patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, and grooming tasks.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity.
  • Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
  • Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
  • Provided quality care to elderly patients in a long-term care facility setting.
  • Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
  • Developed trusting relationships and provided emotional support to patients and families.
  • Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Genesis Health Care System (Hillcrest)
05.2011 - 04.2013
  • Assisted in lifting, turning, moving, positioning and transporting patients into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc
  • Observed patients' conditions, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and report changes to the charge/staff nurse
  • Reported and recorded patient's intake on meal percentage sheets and report to charge nurse intake of less than 25%

Home Health Aide

Homemaker Services Metropolitan Area
11.2011 - 03.2012
  • Assisted clients with personal care, including dressing, mobility, administering medication, personal hygiene, etc
  • Monitored patient medications and update health charts
  • Documented and reported any changes in client's health status
  • Offered companionship and emotional support to clients while assisting with daily tasks.
  • Assisted patients with bathing and grooming to encourage personal hygiene.
  • Changed bed linens and completed laundry tasks to maintain comfortable living quarters.
  • Responded to client requests in a timely and compassionate manner.
  • Performed variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies and running errands.
  • Prepared and served meals in alignment with established dietary restrictions.
  • Provided compassionate and attentive care to elderly patients in their homes.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cook's Personal Care Home
10.2009 - 06.2011
  • Transported client to doctor's office and essential errands.
  • Prepared meals according to client dietary requirements.
  • Developed meaningful relationships with clients, understanding their personal stories and daily routines.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
  • Helped clients with daily tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, and shopping.
  • Served clients regular balanced meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Administered bedside and personal care, such as ambulation, and personal hygiene assistance.
  • Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and meeting social requirements.
  • Maintained a clean environment for patients by following proper infection control protocols.
  • Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.

Education

High School Diploma -

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School
Philadelphia, PA
08.2009

Nurse Aide Certification - Nurse Aide

District 1199c
06.2009

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Emotional support
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Professionalism
  • Teamwork
  • Reliability
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Emergency response
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Excellent communication
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Multitasking
  • Critical thinking

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

St Christopher Children's Hospital
03.2025 - Current

Patient Safety Sitter

Aya Health Care / Einstein Hospital
05.2024 - 01.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Genesis Health Care / Chapel Manor
02.2024 - 04.2024

Patient Care Technician, Maternity

Holy Redeemer Hospital
05.2023 - 02.2024

Patient Care Assistant, Telemetry

Holy Redeemer Hospital
11.2022 - 02.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pediatric Specialty Care
02.2018 - 06.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Holland Homecare
04.2017 - 11.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Tucker House Nursing Home Rehabilitation
03.2016 - 08.2018

Home Health Aide

Homemaker Services Metropolitan Area
11.2011 - 03.2012

Certified Nursing Assistant

Genesis Health Care System (Hillcrest)
05.2011 - 04.2013

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cook's Personal Care Home
10.2009 - 06.2011

Nurse Aide Certification - Nurse Aide

District 1199c

High School Diploma -

YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School