Tinishia Pryor
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aide with experience at Health Center At Standifer Place, skilled in ADL support and patient transport. Proven ability to enhance patient independence and quality of life through effective communication and meticulous documentation of vital signs. Committed to maintaining a safe and clean environment for optimal care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Health Center At Standifer Place
02.2020 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
PCA Personal Care Assistant
East Ridge Retirement Village
02.2022 - 08.2024
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
Shift Leader
Popeyes Louisiana Chicken
03.2021 - 08.2023
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Collaborated with other shift leaders to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting a cohesive workplace culture.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Prepared shift summary reports for supervisor and communicated regularly on goals and progress.
Telemarketer
Convergys
08.2020 - 12.2022
- Answered questions about company offerings with knowledgeable responses about products and services.
- Built relationships with customers using strong persuasion and active listening skills.
- Displayed excellent sales skills and understanding of how to leverage abilities to exceed quotas.
- Answered calls, took messages, and transferred calls to correct individuals.
- Asked pertinent questions to understand customer requirements.
- Handled high-volume telemarketing operations with expert use of client management software and computer dialing.
Patient Care Technician
Advanced Medical Center
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
Assistant Manager
Days Inn and Suits
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brainerd High School
Chattanooga, TN05-1993
Skills
- Meal assistance
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Monitoring of vital signs
- Assistance with mobility
- Residential cleaning
- Documenting vital sign measurements
- Documentation
- ADL support
- Patient transport
- First aid and safety
- Care plan adherence
- Ambulation assistance
- Chronic disease management
- Dressing assistance
- Physical therapy support
- Medication organization
- Nutrition management
Timeline
PCA Personal Care Assistant
East Ridge Retirement Village
02.2022 - 08.2024
Shift Leader
Popeyes Louisiana Chicken
03.2021 - 08.2023
Telemarketer
Convergys
08.2020 - 12.2022
Patient Care Technician
Advanced Medical Center
08.2020 - 01.2022
Home Health Aide
Health Center At Standifer Place
02.2020 - Current
Assistant Manager
Days Inn and Suits
03.2018 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Brainerd High School