Tiffany Cosby

Supervisor: Marie Taquine-Abiola, 804-675-5000 x4601

marie.taquine@va.gov

• Measuring vital signs (to include temperature, pulse, respiration, pulse oximetry, blood pressure, weights and pain measurement)
• Proficient with chart documentation, direct patient care duties, patient and family teaching, and patient safety duties
• Performs a wide variety of duties aimed at increasing the comfort, spirit and recovery of the patient
• Records treatments and observations in the electronic patient record
• Recognizes and reports to the RN or provider any significant physical, emotional or behavioral changes in the patient
• Ensures proper specimen collection to include labeling according to policy, handling and delivery to the laboratory
• Transports patients and specimens to required destinations and prepares for and assists with examinations, diagnostic and therapeutic tests according to written procedures and policies
• Assists with therapeutic treatment techniques to include conducting groups, 1: 1 observations, the proper use of restraints, aseptic and deescalating techniques
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Enter information into the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)
• Documents vital signs, treatments, procedures, and cardiac rhythm interpretations performed in CPRS
• Practices excellent customer service in all work activities; poised and articulate in communicating with people of varied educational, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Maintains a positive therapeutic relationship by displaying respect for human dignity with the health care team, patients, families and or significant others utilizing learned communication skills.

• Assist with ADL's (activities of daily living)
• Documentation of care
• Assist with light housekeeping and laundry
• Assist with feeding
• Assist with toileting
• Take vitals signs
• Observe changes in condition and/or behavior
• Answer call lights promptly
• Assist with turning and positioning
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment (cane, walkers, Hoyer lift, side rails, brace, oxygen).

• Assist with ADL's (activities of daily living)
• Documentation of care
• Assist with light housekeeping and laundry
• Assist with feeding
• Assist with toileting
• Take vitals signs
• Observe changes in condition and/or behavior
• Answer call lights promptly
• Assist with turning and positioning
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment (cane, walkers, Hoyer lift, side rails, brace, oxygen).

• Assist with ADL's (activities of daily living)
• Documentation of care
• Assist with light housekeeping and laundry
• Assist with feeding
• Assist with toileting
• Take vitals signs
• Observe changes in condition and/or behavior
• Answer call lights promptly
• Assist with turning and positioning
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment (cane, walkers, Hoyer lift, side rails, brace, oxygen).

• Assist with ADL's (activities of daily living)
• Documentation of care
• Assist with light housekeeping and laundry
• Assist with feeding
• Assist with toileting
• Take vitals signs
• Observe changes in condition and/or behavior
• Answer call lights promptly
• Assist with turning and positioning
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment (cane, walkers, Hoyer lift, side rails, brace, oxygen).

• Assist with ADL's (activities of daily living)
• Documentation of care
• Assist with light housekeeping and laundry
• Assist with feeding
• Assist with toileting
• Take vitals signs
• Observe changes in condition and/or behavior
• Answer call lights promptly
• Assist with turning and positioning
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment (cane, walkers, Hoyer lift, side rails, brace, oxygen).

• Assist with ADL's (activities of daily living)
• Documentation of care
• Assist with light housekeeping and laundry
• Assist with feeding
• Assist with toileting
• Take vitals signs
• Observe changes in condition and/or behavior
• Answer call lights promptly
• Assist with turning and positioning
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge for safe use of medical equipment (cane, walkers, Hoyer lift, side rails, brace, oxygen).