Tiarah Peterson
Red Wing,MN
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at GrapeTree Medical Staffing, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient relationship building. Proven track record of enhancing patient comfort and dignity while implementing safety protocols. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve care outcomes and advocate for patient needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
Minneapolis, MN
07.2023 - Current
- Guided patients through essential daily activities, ensuring comfort and preserving dignity.
- Conducted continuous monitoring of vital signs and informed nursing staff of alterations to ensure swift patient care.
- Executed meticulous record-keeping practices to guarantee compliance with healthcare regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated efforts with multidisciplinary teams to formulate individualized care strategies for patient needs.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing safety for patients and staff.
- Trained new staff in best practices and organizational policies to ensure quality care.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
- Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Timberdale Trace
Owatonna, MN
05.2022 - 07.2023
- Educated patients and families on health management practices and care procedures.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced patient outcomes.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Randall Residence
Decatur, IL
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elysian Senior Services
Lake City, MN
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Education
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Southeast Technical Collage
Red Wing, MN09-2023
High School Diploma -
Red Wing High School
Red Wing, MN05-2022
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Colostomy care
- Blood glucose testing
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
07.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Timberdale Trace
05.2022 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Randall Residence
02.2021 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Elysian Senior Services
01.2020 - 02.2021
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Southeast Technical Collage
High School Diploma -
Red Wing High School