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Taniqua Salazar

Memphis

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction and maintaining rigorous safety protocols. Demonstrates expertise in monitoring vital signs, ensuring clean and safe patient environments, and assisting with daily living activities. Known for meticulous record-keeping and a commitment to continuous learning in advanced care techniques, effectively supporting team needs and improving patient care outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

AHC APPLINGWOOD
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Maxim Healthcare Services
07.2023 - 09.2024
  • Assisted with daily living activities and coordinated and ensured a safe patient living environment
  • By keeping areas clean, changing linens, and collecting trash, I was able to prepare rooms for patients and prevent infections
  • Followed and enforced safety protocols to protect patients and workers

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lakeside
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • As a CNA at Lakeside, I enhanced patient satisfaction by 20% through compassionate care and effective communication
  • Thrived in fast-paced environment at Lakeside, eagerly learning advanced care techniques to support team and patient needs
  • Maintained meticulous records at Lakeside, ensuring accurate patient data and supporting care continuity

Certified Nursing Assistant

Majestic Garden Rehab Center
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted with daily living activities and coordinated and ensured a safe patient living environment
  • By keeping areas clean, changing linens, and collecting trash, I was able to prepare rooms for patients and prevent infections
  • Followed and enforced safety protocols to protect patients and workers

Certified Nursing Assistant

Trezevant
03.2023 - 06.2023
  • Used mobility devices and equipment to transfer patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurses informed of changes
  • Worked with clients who had respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy, among other diagnoses

Route Delivery Driver

USPack
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Was in charge of receiving, storing, transferring, and dispensing petroleum fuel products
  • Policies and procedures were implemented across warehouse and shipping platforms
  • Assembled and loaded aerial mines onto missiles and rockets with extreme caution and precision

Caregiver

Turning Point Home Health, Inc
07.2021 - 02.2022
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding, and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional goals and support wellness goals
  • Assisted clients with personal hygiene tasks such as tooth brushing, bathing, grooming, and toileting
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping, and eating patterns in medical record books

Prep Cook

SLA Management, Inc.
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Maintained the freshness of the food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within the freezer or refrigerator
  • Inspected and cleaned food preparation areas to ensure safe and sanitary food handling practices
  • Ensured that food handling, cleaning, and sanitation protocols were followed to ensure that staff and customers were safe

Packer

Amazon Distribution Center
11.2018 - 12.2019
  • Met production goals by maintaining high levels of productivity and effectively communicating with team members about orders and fulfillment
  • Examined orders for labeling, packaging, and contents
  • Used sprayers to apply cleaning and disinfecting solutions to decontaminated work areas

Hotel Housekeeper

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Memphis/Germantown, an IHG Hotel
02.2018 - 09.2018
  • Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues to add a personal touch with each job
  • Accepted responsibility for all building keys, master keys, and access cards that had been assigned to me
  • Cleaned elevators, glass, and planters in public areas such as the lobby, pool, and public restrooms

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Professional Allied Health LLC
Memphis, TN
01.2023

GED -

Bolton High School
Arlington, TN
05.2017

Skills

  • Observant
  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Checked patient vitals
  • Worked with clients who had respiratory failure
  • Worked with clients who had diabetes
  • Worked with clients who had Parkinson's disease
  • Worked with clients who had muscular dystrophy
  • Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • BLS

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

AHC APPLINGWOOD
09.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Lakeside
11.2023 - 01.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Maxim Healthcare Services
07.2023 - 09.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Majestic Garden Rehab Center
07.2023 - 08.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Trezevant
03.2023 - 06.2023

Route Delivery Driver

USPack
03.2022 - 12.2022

Caregiver

Turning Point Home Health, Inc
07.2021 - 02.2022

Prep Cook

SLA Management, Inc.
01.2020 - 05.2021

Packer

Amazon Distribution Center
11.2018 - 12.2019

Hotel Housekeeper

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Memphis/Germantown, an IHG Hotel
02.2018 - 09.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Professional Allied Health LLC

GED -

Bolton High School

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