Tia Palmer
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
University Of Maryland Medical System
03.2020 - Current
- Obtained temperatures of visitors and employees at entry of facility and asked screening questions.
- Oversaw in-person and curbside patient registration and processing.
- Donned and removed personal protective equipment (PPE) per company protocols.
- Handled and stored potentially contaminated nasal, oral and blood samples to prevent compromise.
- Reported positive and negative response cases according to established protocols and reporting mandates.
- Administered and interpreted infrared temperature scans, blood samples and surveys.
PCT
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Clinical Technician
Johns Hopkins Hospital
06.2018 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with healthcare providers and administrators in proper testing.
- Monitored patients and maintained detailed records for physician review.
- Assisted in implementation of customized care plans, focusing on patient wellness and comfort.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
GNA
Future Care Lochearn
08.2014 - 09.2019
- Bathed, dressed, groomed, toileted and fed residents to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained safe and sanitary work stations and equipment to reduce spread of germs, bacteria and other pathogens.
- Helped residents achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention.
- Supplied incontinent care, ambulation, range of motion, communication and other wellness needs to support bodily functions and meet physical therapy goals.
Anesthesia Technician
Sinai Hospital, Life Bridge Health
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
- Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
- Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients.
- Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
Specimen Processor
Lifebridge Lab Management
03.2017 - 11.2017
- Set up, maintained and verified sterility of lab equipment and tools.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Analyzed experiment and test results to validate adherence to standards and specifications.
- Maintained strict aseptic fields when collecting biological samples, minimizing staff and patient infection risks.
Nursing Support Technician
GBMC
05.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
GNA
Autumn Lake Healthcare
07.2013 - 10.2013
- Bathed, dressed, groomed, toileted and fed residents to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained safe and sanitary work stations and equipment to reduce spread of germs, bacteria and other pathogens.
- Helped residents achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention.
- Supplied incontinent care, ambulation, range of motion, communication and other wellness needs to support bodily functions and meet physical therapy goals.
CNA
Brightstar Healthcare Agency
04.2013 - 08.2013
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
GNA
Keswick Multicare
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Bathed, dressed, groomed, toileted and fed residents to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained safe and sanitary work stations and equipment to reduce spread of germs, bacteria and other pathogens.
- Helped residents achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention.
Resident Assistant
Lamplight Inn Of Baltimore
08.2012 - 10.2012
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care.
GNA
Blue Point Healthcare Center
03.2010 - 06.2012
- Bathed, dressed, groomed, toileted and fed residents to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained safe and sanitary work stations and equipment to reduce spread of germs, bacteria and other pathogens.
- Helped residents achieve highest practical physical, mental and psychosocial well-being through individualized attention.
- Supplied incontinent care, ambulation, range of motion, communication and other wellness needs to support bodily functions and meet physical therapy goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Frederick Douglass High School
Baltimore, MD06.2013
PCT -
Maryland Center For Adult Training
Baltimore, MD10.
CNA/GNA -
Sojourner-Douglass College
Baltimore, MD05.
Skills
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Chronic Disease Management
- Medical Records Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Active Listening
- Decision-Making
- Excellent Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
CNA
University Of Maryland Medical System
03.2020 - Current
PCT
Medstar Union Memorial Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Clinical Technician
Johns Hopkins Hospital
06.2018 - 09.2019
Anesthesia Technician
Sinai Hospital, Life Bridge Health
02.2018 - 04.2018
Specimen Processor
Lifebridge Lab Management
03.2017 - 11.2017
Nursing Support Technician
GBMC
05.2015 - 01.2017
GNA
Future Care Lochearn
08.2014 - 09.2019
GNA
Autumn Lake Healthcare
07.2013 - 10.2013
CNA
Brightstar Healthcare Agency
04.2013 - 08.2013
GNA
Keswick Multicare
10.2012 - 05.2013
Resident Assistant
Lamplight Inn Of Baltimore
08.2012 - 10.2012
GNA
Blue Point Healthcare Center
03.2010 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Frederick Douglass High School
PCT -
Maryland Center For Adult Training
CNA/GNA -
Sojourner-Douglass College