Tymeesha Baskerville
Chesterfield,VA
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with proven ability to deliver patient care with efficiency and high productivity. Skilled in vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medical record documentation. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring optimal support and care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Assistant
Spring Arbor Assisted Living
Chesterfield, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Nursing Assistant
PPL
Richmond, Virginia
02.2014 - 09.2016
- 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.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
Generic Nursing Assisting
Care Advantage, Inc.
Richmond, VA
12.2014 - 02.2015
- 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.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Nursing Assistant
John Myers Private Duty
Richmond, VA
09.2012 - 12.2014
- 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.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
Nursing Assistant
Richard & Edith Mcgee
Richmond, VA
09.2007 - 08.2013
- 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.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
- 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.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Huguenot High School
Richmond, VA06-2005
CNA - Nursing Assistance
Dominon Health
Richmond VaRegister Nurse - Nursing
ECPI University
Richmond VASkills
- Medication Administration
- Light Housekeeping
- Supply Restocking
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Relations
- Mobility Assistance
- Personal hygiene support
- Patient Feeding
- Call light response
- Infection Control
- Patient Assessments
- Electronic Charting
- Linen management
- HIPAA
- Continuing education
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter Care
- Patient-focused care
- Patient relationship building
- Patient Care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Healthcare ethics
- Collecting specimens
- Direct Patient Care
- Recording vital signs
- Drug administration
- Patient Care and Safety
- Infection control procedures
Certification
- Medication Aide
- Nursing Assistant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Resident Assistant
Spring Arbor Assisted Living
08.2023 - Current
Generic Nursing Assisting
Care Advantage, Inc.
12.2014 - 02.2015
Nursing Assistant
PPL
02.2014 - 09.2016
Nursing Assistant
John Myers Private Duty
09.2012 - 12.2014
Nursing Assistant
Richard & Edith Mcgee
09.2007 - 08.2013
- Medication Aide
- Nursing Assistant
High School Diploma -
Huguenot High School
CNA - Nursing Assistance
Dominon Health
Register Nurse - Nursing
ECPI University
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