Twajuana Thomas-Chairs
Kodak,TN
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant experienced in delivering high-quality patient care and supporting nursing staff. Enhanced patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient problem-solving, while ensuring a clean and safe environment. Expertise includes vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, medical billing, and data entry, complemented by knowledge in ICD-10, CPT coding, and EHR systems.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Ensured cleanliness and safety in resident living areas by conducting regular inspections and cleaning protocols.
Patient Care Technician
Tennova Medical Center
06.2022 - 07.2024
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely interventions.
- Informed patients and families about care procedures, thereby enhancing their understanding and compliance.
- Escorted patients to pre-operative area and facilitated the discharge process from post-operative recovery.
- Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor Garden
Knoxville, TN
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim Home Health Care
Fenton, MO
06.2018 - 02.2021
- Supported patients in activities of daily living, enhancing comfort and dignity through bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Facilitated personal hygiene routines, including shaving, bathing, and oral care, to promote health and well-being.
- Partnered with healthcare team to execute individualized care plans, ensuring optimal resident support and health outcomes.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide emotional support and reassurance.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement care plans for residents.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement care plans for residents.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to the charge nurse.
- Delivered meals to patients in their rooms with care.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Emergency Room Tech/Certified Nursing Assistant
Touchette Regional Hospital
Chokio
06.2001 - 07.2017
- Assisted nursing staff in patient assessments and vital sign monitoring.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured cleanliness for patient safety.
- Operated medical equipment, including EKG machines and defibrillators.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with team members to manage emergency situations efficiently.
- Provided support during trauma cases by maintaining supplies and equipment readiness.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and reported shortages promptly.
- Assisted with resuscitation efforts in life-threatening situations such as cardiac arrest or trauma cases.
- Took patients' vital signs, collected medical specimens and updated information in patient charts.
General Clerk II
Serco o
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail for efficient distribution.
- Maintained accurate records of documents and files.
- Assisted team in data entry tasks using company software.
- Handled customer inquiries and provided friendly assistance.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner.
- Created new client files and updated existing ones with relevant information.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Venice Lincoln Technical School
Venice, IL 09.1989 - 11.1989
Lincoln Senior High School
East St Louis, ILRoss Medical Education Center
Knoxville , TNSkills
- vital sign monitoring
- Vital signs monitoring
- patient care documentation
- electronic health records
- EMR / EHR
- assisting with daily living
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Safety standards
- Basic life support
- HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Customer service
- Specimen collection
- Medical office administration
- Personal hygiene assistance
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Smoky Mountain Health and Rehabilitation
01.2025 - 10.2025
Patient Care Technician
Tennova Medical Center
06.2022 - 07.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Windsor Garden
02.2022 - 06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Interim Home Health Care
06.2018 - 02.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kindred Hospital
05.2017 - 06.2018
Emergency Room Tech/Certified Nursing Assistant
Touchette Regional Hospital
06.2001 - 07.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Venice Lincoln Technical School
09.1989 - 11.1989
General Clerk II
Serco o
Lincoln Senior High School
Ross Medical Education Center