Tiffany Dishman
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and facilities. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
LifeCare
Crossville
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks to promote independence and comfort.
- Monitored and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environment at all times.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve patient morale and overall well-being.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored and documented patient food and fluid intake to ensure proper nutrition and hydration.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on a frequent basis.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Ensured residents received necessary hydration and nourishment by distributing water and food regularly.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Home Health CNA
At-Home HealthCare
Crossville
02.2020 - 03.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Assisted with personal hygiene needs such as shaving, brushing teeth and hair care.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance patient well-being.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled individuals in their home environment.
- Encouraged independence among clients while helping them maintain their dignity.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Observed changes in condition or behavior of the patient and reported it to the supervisor or case manager immediately.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records accurately.
- Maintained accurate records of services rendered to each patient.
- Collaborated with family members to discuss care plans and progress updates.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients at home.
- Facilitated patient transportation to medical appointments and various locations.
- Helped with physical therapy exercises prescribed by a physician or therapist.
- Measured and recorded food and fluid intake and output levels for each patient.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, dusting, vacuuming and meal preparation.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Developed positive relationships with clients through active listening skills.
Education
Bledsoe County High School
Pikeville, TNSkills
- Patient care
- ADL support
- EHR
- HIPAA compliance
- Customer relationship management
Accomplishments
I received the Whatever it takes award in May 2025 at the LifeCare facility.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
CNA
LifeCare
03.2025 - Current
Home Health CNA
At-Home HealthCare
02.2020 - 03.2025
Bledsoe County High School