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Tina Phillips

Lawrence

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Star Living, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and dignity through effective communication and emotional support. Committed to maintaining high standards of care while ensuring safety and compliance with HIPAA regulations.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Star Living
11.2023 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
  • Monitored vital signs and documented patient information accurately.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient environments to ensure health standards.
  • Communicated effectively with healthcare team regarding patient care needs.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.

Pharmacy Tech

Qualicare Pharmacy
09.2016 - Current

Filling meds for nursing home.

Writing up returns.

CNA

Homestead of Eudora
03.2023 - 11.2023
  • Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
  • Assisted in monitoring vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Executed personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and respect for residents' needs.
  • Supported mobility assistance, facilitating safe transfers and enhancing residents' independence.
  • Educated new staff on patient care protocols, fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
  • Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

CNA/HHA

Grace Hospice
08.2011 - 09.2016
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols.
  • Documented patient care accurately in electronic medical records to support healthcare teams.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for patients.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate atmosphere.
  • Participated in training new staff, sharing best practices for patient care excellence.
  • Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity during care.
  • Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care needs.
  • Documented patient progress and reported any changes in condition to nursing staff promptly.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering a compassionate caregiving environment.
  • Utilized electronic health record systems to maintain accurate patient information and documentation.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and selfconfidence.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising medical professionals.
  • Managed household chores such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning, allowing clients to focus on their health and wellbeing.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers by serving as a reliable source of information about the client''s progress and needs.
  • Prevented bedsores in immobile clients by regularly repositioning them and ensuring proper skin care was administered.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering strong relationships and trust.
  • Trained new HHA staff members on best practices for patient care delivery and documentation procedures.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.

Education

CNA Course

Allen County Community College

Skills

  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Bathing assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Basic life support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • End-of-life care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Patient transfers
  • Emotional support
  • Emergency response
  • Clinical documentation
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Conflict resolution
  • Patient advocacy
  • Health monitoring
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Toileting assistance
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Recording vital signs
  • Safety precautions
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bedside manner
  • Compassionate
  • Patient lifting
  • Patient-focused care
  • Electronic charting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Geriatric care
  • Direct patient care
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Medical terminology
  • Light housekeeping
  • Inpatient care
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Transporting patients
  • Valid state driver's license
  • Medical records management

Timeline

CNA

Star Living
11.2023 - Current

CNA

Homestead of Eudora
03.2023 - 11.2023

Pharmacy Tech

Qualicare Pharmacy
09.2016 - Current

CNA/HHA

Grace Hospice
08.2011 - 09.2016

CNA Course

Allen County Community College
Tina Phillips