Tiesha Smalls

• Assisted Covid 19 +patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, evaluating patient needs.
• Transport patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Blood glucose monitoring and monitor patients condition
• Daily weight along with intake and output patient conditon

• Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• 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 to stay on top of symptoms and keep RN informed of changes.

• Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
• Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for all new admissions.
• Kept facility clean, performed basic maintenance and restocked supplies to support program needs.
• Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
• Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
• Facilitated on-site activities, support groups and outings for clients.
• Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
• Assessed clients upon admission and discharge to detox; took blood draws for labs.
• Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
• Took and monitored vital signs, administered medications and managed patient behavior.

Record vital signs daily and keep log

Prepare all meals and record intake

Transport to and from appointments

Administer medications including insulin

Laundry care as well as hygiene care

• Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
• Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
• Assisted with office procedures by monitoring patient flow, performing telephone screening and maintaining sample drug lists.
• Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
• Performed bedside tests like bleeding time tests and entered results into patient charts.

• Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Sit 1:1 with patients who where at risk for self-harm or harm to others
• Feeding protocol implemented with clients of various backgrounds
• Prepare,feed, and record meal intake (Formula)
• Assist with the maintenance of supplies neccessary

• Assist patients who were affected by hurricane Irma in the Virgin islands
• Cleaned and connected to access sites, including fistulas, grafts, and catheters, by following infection control protocols.
• Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
• Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
• Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.

• Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve [Skill].
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

• Adhered to cleaning protocol for EKG machine, Holter cables and accessories to provide safe environment.
• Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
• Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure.
• Scheduled patients for testing and conducted follow up calls to confirm and answer questions.
• Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
• Closely monitored patient condition during tests and alerted cardiac nurse if patient became stressed or conditioned worsened.

• Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
• Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
• Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
• Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
• Weighed patients and record intake and output daily

• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
• Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.