Tyisha Kellogg
Madison,AL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Dedicated [Job Title] committed to optimal patient care and assisting medical staff with critical support. Expert in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Service-focused professional possessing exceptional organizational abilities.
Helpful [Job Title] committed to making patients feel comfortable and secure. Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms, documenting observations and examining for symptoms. Compassionate approach to dealing with those under duress.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookshire rehab
Huntsville, AL
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley view rehab
Madison, AL
12.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or strher.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Logistic Coordinator
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
Huntsville, AL
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Successfully coordinated logistics operations at Mazda Toyota, ensuring efficient movement of parts and materials to the production line.
Safety Coordinator
Target Distribution
Huntsville, AL
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Successfully trained employees on essential job responsibilities, ensuring efficient and safe practices in a warehouse environment.
Medication Technician
Madison at the range
Madison, AL
05.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Provided patient education on proper medication use, side effects, and storage.
- Ensured that all prescribed medications were taken as ordered by physician.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
- Performed quality assurance checks for accuracy of medication administration.
- Received verbal orders from physicians and other healthcare providers regarding prescriptions and refills.
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- Verified expiration dates on all medications prior to dispensing them.
- Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
Nursing Assistant
Morningside of Decatur
Decatur, AL
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Manager
Chick-fil-a
Decatur, AL
08.2016 - 07.2019
- Demonstrated effective leadership as a manager for two years at Chick-fil-A.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
Madison Heights, MI02-2024
High School Diploma -
Decatur High School
Decatur, AL05-2018
Skills
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Bathing Assistance
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Transfer Techniques
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Colostomy Care
- Positioning Patients
- Transporting patients
- Infection control procedures
- Patient Relations
- Patient Lifting
- Direct Patient Care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Care plan implementation
- Patient-focused care
- Quality Assurance
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Collecting specimens
- Electronic Charting
- Condition Monitoring
- Monitoring fluids
- Patient Assessments
- Basic Life Support
- Range of motion exercises
- HIPAA Compliance
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Toileting assistance
- Respiratory equipment training
- Understands mobility assistance needs
- Meal Planning
- Safety Precautions
- Pediatric Care
- Patient Care
References
- Mikul smith - supervisor contact: 256 665 3761
- Trintina Moore : manager Contact: 256 658 7707
- Cierra Wallace: contractor specialist Contact: 256 616 4255
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookshire rehab
04.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley view rehab
12.2022 - 04.2024
Logistic Coordinator
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
01.2022 - 01.2023
Medication Technician
Madison at the range
05.2020 - 06.2021
Safety Coordinator
Target Distribution
08.2019 - 12.2021
Nursing Assistant
Morningside of Decatur
05.2017 - 08.2019
Manager
Chick-fil-a
08.2016 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
Ross Medical Education Center
High School Diploma -
Decatur High School
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