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Tonya Mcduffie

Cockeysville,MD

Summary

Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care. Compassionate GNA known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring optimal support and care for patients in diverse healthcare settings.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

GNA

Maryland Masonic homes
Cockeysville, MD
06.2024 - Current
  • Assisted with patient transfers, ambulation and mobility.
  • Provided vital signs monitoring and reporting.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care activities.
  • Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior.
  • Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, feeding and dressing.
  • Monitored fluid intake, output levels and reported changes to RNs, MDs.
  • Reported any unusual observations or changes in patient conditions to appropriate medical staff members.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices while providing care to patients.
  • Educated patients on safety measures and fall prevention techniques.
  • Assessed the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plans and goals.
  • Helped maintain a safe environment by following established protocols.
  • Offered emotional support to family members of hospitalized patients.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics when performing patient lifts or transfers.
  • Conducted therapeutic activities with assigned patients.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and cleaned according to guidelines.
  • Supported nursing staff members with various tasks as needed.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.

GNA

Autumn Lake Healthcare Arlington West
Baltimore, MD
04.2018 - Current
  • Assisted with patient transfers, ambulation and mobility.
  • Provided vital signs monitoring and reporting.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care activities.
  • Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior.
  • Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, feeding and dressing.
  • Monitored fluid intake, output levels and reported changes to RNs, MDs.
  • Reported any unusual observations or changes in patient conditions to appropriate medical staff members.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices while providing care to patients.
  • Assessed the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plans and goals.
  • Helped maintain a safe environment by following established protocols.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics when performing patient lifts or transfers.
  • Conducted therapeutic activities with assigned patients.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and cleaned according to guidelines.
  • Supported nursing staff members with various tasks as needed.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.

GNA

Holly Hill Nursing Home
Towson, MD
07.2014 - 05.2018
  • Assisted with patient transfers, ambulation and mobility.
  • Provided vital signs monitoring and reporting.
  • Administered medications according to physician orders.
  • Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care activities.
  • Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, feeding and dressing.
  • Monitored fluid intake, output levels and reported changes to RNs, MDs.
  • Reported any unusual observations or changes in patient conditions to appropriate medical staff members.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices while providing care to patients.
  • Assessed the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress, treatment plans and goals.
  • Offered emotional support to family members of hospitalized patients.
  • Helped maintain a safe environment by following established protocols.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics when performing patient lifts or transfers.
  • Conducted therapeutic activities with assigned patients.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Supported nursing staff members with various tasks as needed.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and cleaned according to guidelines.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.

GNA

Autm Lake Of bridgepark
Baltimore, MD
02.2002 - 03.2017
  • Assisted with patient transfers, ambulation and mobility.
  • Provided vital signs monitoring and reporting.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care activities.
  • Observed patients for changes in condition or behavior.
  • Assisted with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, feeding and dressing.
  • Monitored fluid intake, output levels and reported changes to RNs, MDs.
  • Reported any unusual observations or changes in patient conditions to appropriate medical staff members.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices while providing care to patients.
  • Assessed the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of patients.
  • Provided post-operative care including wound dressing changes.
  • Conducted therapeutic activities with assigned patients.
  • Supported nursing staff members with various tasks as needed.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.

Education

High School Diploma -

Edmondson West/side High School
Baltimore, MD
06-1995

Early Childhood Care And Education

Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Data Interpretation
  • Competitive intelligence
  • Wound Care
  • First Aid Certification
  • Medication Administration
  • Mobility Assistance
  • CNA Certification
  • CPR Certification
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Bedsore Prevention
  • Infection Control
  • Caregiver Relations
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Emergency Response
  • Catheter Care
  • Transport patients
  • Conducting intakes
  • Universal Precautions
  • Patient hygiene management
  • Patient Relations
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Care Monitoring
  • Supply Restocking
  • Patient Positioning
  • Injury Prevention
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
  • Personal Care Aide (PCA)
  • Nutrition and Diet
  • CPR Certified
  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED (First Aid CPR AED)
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • General housekeeping ability
  • Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
  • Respiratory equipment training
  • Dementia Care
  • CPR/AED
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Infection control procedures
  • Task Prioritization
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Heartsaver First Aid
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Mental Health Support
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Resident Care Associate
  • Patient bathing
  • Effective Communication

Certification

Certification for GNA

Certification for daycare worker

Timeline

GNA

Maryland Masonic homes
06.2024 - Current

GNA

Autumn Lake Healthcare Arlington West
04.2018 - Current

GNA

Holly Hill Nursing Home
07.2014 - 05.2018

GNA

Autm Lake Of bridgepark
02.2002 - 03.2017

High School Diploma -

Edmondson West/side High School

Early Childhood Care And Education

Baltimore City Community College

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