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Yassah Tarqueh

Staten Island,NY

Summary

Dedicated CNA accustomed to providing optimal patient care and support while assisting medical staff with meeting critical needs. Skilled in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Excellent communication and organizational skills combined with dependable, forward-thinking approach. Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Caring CNA with 10 years plus of experiences. Trained in Wound care and treatments with proven history of providing best-in-class individualized patient care. Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team. Compassionate CNA accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. 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.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Carmel Richmond Nursing home
03.2018 - Current
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
  • Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
  • Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.

Patient Care Technician

University Specialty Hospital
10.2002 - 04.2011
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
  • Handled all delegated tasks, including Wound Care and minor respiratory care
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new tasks opportunities
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations
  • Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Idea Professional Institute Nursing School
Florida Gardens, FL

Practical Nurse -

American International Institute of Health
Arlington, VA
01.2009

Skills

  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Infection control procedures
  • Performing patient intakes
  • Quick problem solver
  • Electronic charting
  • Grooming and bathing assistance
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Monitoring fluids
  • Valid NY driver's license
  • Understands mobility assistance needs
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Patient Care
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct Patient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Carmel Richmond Nursing home
03.2018 - Current

Patient Care Technician

University Specialty Hospital
10.2002 - 04.2011

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Idea Professional Institute Nursing School

Practical Nurse -

American International Institute of Health
Yassah Tarqueh