Tmisha Buchanan
Wichita,KS
Summary
Accomplished Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record in palliative care expertise and emotional resilience, demonstrated at Phoenix Home Care & Hospice. Excelled in vital signs monitoring and fostering cultural sensitivity, significantly enhancing patient comfort and safety. Skilled in adapting to change, ensuring high-quality care and efficiency in fast-paced environments. 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. Energetic Nurse Aide with over 10 years of experience providing comprehensive support and care to patients. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situations. Expertise in client care and expertise in patience and compassion. .
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
Wichita, KS
05.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding while preserving their autonomy whenever possible.
- Recognized individual cultural, religious, and spiritual beliefs when delivering care, creating a respectful and inclusive environment for patients and families.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical intervention when necessary.
- Provided end-of-life care for patients while respecting their dignity and personal wishes, allowing them to pass comfortably.
- Prevented bedsores and other complications by regularly repositioning patients and maintaining proper hygiene practices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ascension Living Hope
Wichita, KS
02.2018 - 05.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Johnson Controls
3110 N. Mead Street
11.2009 - 01.2017
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring optimal productivity and safety for all workers.
- Contributed to overall team success by meeting daily production targets consistently.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to maintain smooth workflow and efficient product assembly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by learning new procedures quickly when changes were implemented on the production line.
- Achieved consistent results in product quality while maintaining a fast-paced work environment on the assembly line.
Metal Stamp Press Operator
Center Industries
Wichita, KS
06.2005 - 11.2009
- Maintained strict adherence to safety protocols, ensuring a safe working environment for all team members.
- Performed regular maintenance on press machinery to optimize performance.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives within the department through constructive feedback and proactive problem-solving efforts.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Followed safety protocols to reduce operating risks on press machinery.
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Assisted in training new press operators, sharing expertise and best practices to ensure smooth onboarding and skill development.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing workload and communicating progress updates with supervisors or team leads as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Wichita, KS09-2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Adaptable to change
- Professional boundaries
- Medical Documentation
- Emotional Resilience
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Feeding Assistance
- Transfer Techniques
- Palliative care expertise
Certification
- Geriatric Nursing Assistant Certification (GNA) - State Boards of Nursing in some states.
Timeline
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
05.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ascension Living Hope
02.2018 - 05.2023
Assembly Line Production Worker
Johnson Controls
11.2009 - 01.2017
Metal Stamp Press Operator
Center Industries
06.2005 - 11.2009
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School