Tiwnada Ford
Mitchell,SD
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and patient documentation. Committed to enhancing resident care and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead CMA/Certified Nursing Assistant
Edgewood Assisted Living
Mitchell, South Dakota
11.2025 - Current
- Administered medications to residents following prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Coordinated medication schedules for timely administration, enhancing patient compliance.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
- Documented medication administration and patient interactions to maintain care continuity.
- Measured and recorded vital signs, including height, weight, and blood pressure, to monitor patient health. such as height, weight, blood pressure measurements.
- Supported residents with daily living activities and personal care requirements.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical supplies and equipment to enhance efficiency.
- Assisted with medication administration, including dispensing and documentation of patient medications.
CNA/Medication Aide
Edgewood Assisted Living- Memory Care
Mitchell, South Dakota
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs to ensure resident health and safety.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Communicated effectively with residents to provide emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living areas and common spaces.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA/Medication Aide
Firesteel Healthcare Center
Mitchell, South Dakota
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and hygiene tasks.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Assisted residents in walking safely using appropriate mobility aids. with or without self-help devices.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Documented patient progress and care activities accurately.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient comfort.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents.
- Educated patients on health practices and wellness routines.
- Responded promptly to patient requests and emergencies.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas.
CNA-Travel
PrimeTime Healthcare
Omaha, Nebraska
08.2014 - 02.2022
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained records of patients' vital signs and health care information.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Assisted with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
- Reported any observed changes in patient conditions to the appropriate personnel.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of patient environments in diverse facilities.
- Adapted quickly to new assignments and varied healthcare settings smoothly.
CNA-Travel
Aureus Medical Staffing
Omaha, Nebraska
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Provided direct patient care in various long term settings across the country.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained records of patients' vital signs and health care information.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Assisted with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
- Reported any observed changes in patient conditions to the appropriate personnel.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety of patient environments in diverse facilities.
- Adapted quickly to new assignments and varied healthcare settings smoothly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Williams Township
Whiteville, NC06-1989
Skills
- medication administration
- vital signs monitoring
- patient documentation
- personal care assistance
- regulatory compliance
- CPR and first aid
- Infection control practices
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Medical terminology
- time management
- attention to detail
Certification
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Medication Aide
- CPR certified
Timeline
Lead CMA/Certified Nursing Assistant
Edgewood Assisted Living
11.2025 - Current
CNA/Medication Aide
Edgewood Assisted Living- Memory Care
09.2025 - 11.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA/Medication Aide
Firesteel Healthcare Center
08.2024 - 09.2025
CNA-Travel
PrimeTime Healthcare
08.2014 - 02.2022
CNA-Travel
Aureus Medical Staffing
02.2014 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Williams Township