Tiffany Hardridge
KANSAS CITY,MO
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Proactive worker committed to helping Job title provide top-notch patient care. Skilled at Type treatments with knowledge of Area of expertise patients. Fantastic attention to detail and multitasking abilities. Patient-focused Job Title with demonstrated experience providing compassionate and comprehensive care. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, performing wound care and assisting with daily living activities. Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support to patients and families. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Aide
Phoenix Homecare
08.2023 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Medication Technician
Courageous Homecare
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Transported patients to operating and treatment rooms by using wheelchairs and wheeled carts.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Patient Care Technician Psychiatric
Research Medical Center
01.2015 - 10.2019
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO10.2001
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Observing Responses
- Patient-Focused Care
- Electronic Charting
- Care Plan Implementation
- Documenting Behaviors
- Condition Monitoring
- Patient Relations
- Conducting Intakes
- Mobility Assistance
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Lifting
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Adaptable
- Outpatient Care
- Transporting Patients
- Direct Patient Care
- Meal Planning
- Valid State Driver's License
- Feeding Assistance Expert
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Trustworthy Companion
- Responding to Emergencies
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Relationship Building
- Activity Coordination
- Collecting Vital Signs
- Inpatient Care
- Shared Governance
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Recording Vital Signs
- Patient Management
- Compassionate
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant ks. 94637 Mo 107539A
Timeline
Certified Nurse Aide
Phoenix Homecare
08.2023 - Current
Certified Medication Technician
Courageous Homecare
01.2023 - 06.2023
Patient Care Technician Psychiatric
Research Medical Center
01.2015 - 10.2019
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Concorde Career College
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