Tiffanie Washington
Oakdale,LA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at Above and Beyond Home Care, adept in blood collection techniques and providing emotional support. Excelled in multitasking and reliability, enhancing client wellness and safety. Proven track record in improving patient care through continuous professional development and effective crisis intervention.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Above and Beyond Home Care
03.2013 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
Volunteer Phlebotomy Instructor
Southern Medical Training
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Conducted practical demonstrations of venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques, enabling students to observe correct methods firsthand.
- Maintained a safe and organized learning environment, adhering to proper laboratory protocols and procedures.
- Taught vein selection and blood extraction protocol in real-time with demonstration materials and in clinical settings.
- Provided help to struggling students, when requested by the administration.
- Please note: All of this was done under the supervision of administration.
Mental Health Technician
Compass Mental Health
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and self-help techniques to better manage their mental health symptoms.
Education
Nationally Registered - Certified Medical Assistant
Southern Medical Training
Opelousas, LA11-2024
Nationally Registered - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Southern Medical Training
Opelousas, LA09-2024
Skills
- Blood collection techniques
- Safety control
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- First aid and safety
Timeline
Volunteer Phlebotomy Instructor
Southern Medical Training
06.2024 - 08.2024
Mental Health Technician
Compass Mental Health
05.2014 - 12.2015
Personal Care Assistant
Above and Beyond Home Care
03.2013 - Current
Nationally Registered - Certified Medical Assistant
Southern Medical Training
Nationally Registered - Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Southern Medical Training
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