Tanisha Blair
Nashville
Summary
Compassionate Home Health CNA known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care, medical terminology understanding, and emergency response. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management to enhance patient comfort and support healthcare team objectives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health CNA
Friendship home health
Nashville
05.2016 - 04.2020
- Instructed families on proper care techniques for their loved ones at home.
- Educated patients on disease management, nutrition and safety measures.
- Administered medications according to physician instructions and monitored patient response.
- Reported any incidents or accidents that occur while providing care to the appropriate authority immediately.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Cleaned equipment used by patients after use according to standard procedures.
- Observed changes in condition or behavior of the patient and reported it to the supervisor or case manager immediately.
- Transported patients to doctor appointments or other destinations when needed.
- Kept updated documentation of client progress notes in an organized manner.
- Assisted with personal hygiene needs such as shaving, brushing teeth and hair care.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled individuals in their home environment.
Resident Care Aide
Vanderbilt affiliate
Nashville
05.2012 - 05.2016
- Participated in staff meetings and provided input on resident care plans.
- Provided nutritional support by assisting with meal preparation and feeding when required.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents.
- Listened attentively to client's concerns and responded appropriately while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Accompanied clients on medical appointments and assisted with transportation needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to clients in need.
- Developed an individualized plan of care based on assessment data collected from the client or family member.
- Observed changes in client's condition or behavior and reported any concerns to supervisor or health care provider immediately.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills with both verbal and nonverbal cues while interacting with clients, family members, supervisors and other staff members.
- Ensured compliance with agency policies related to documentation requirements for each client served.
- Assisted in developing behavioral plans for challenging behaviors exhibited by some clients.
- Provided training, support and guidance to new aides on how to effectively provide one-on-one aide services.
Home Health Aide
Nursing agencies
Nashville
05.2008 - 09.2011
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
CNA, Float Pool
Bordeaux Long term care
Nashville
04.2007 - 08.2011
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient care needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to CNA duties.
- Administered compression bandages or wraps when necessary to promote healing of venous ulcers or edema management.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to patients during their recovery process from wounds.
- Cleaned and sterilized instruments used in wound care treatments.
- Gathered and documented patient information, including medical history.
- Applied moist dressings, topical ointments, gels, creams, pastes or foams to affected areas of skin and wound sites according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs before and after treatment sessions.
- Performed dressing changes on patients with acute and chronic wounds.
- Observed infection control measures while performing duties associated with wound care treatments.
- Documented all treatments provided in accordance with established policies and procedures.
CNA, Float Pool
West Meade Place
Nashville
05.2006 - 07.2008
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient care needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to CNA duties.
- Performed range of motion exercises with immobile patients under direction of a licensed nurse.
- Reported changes in patient's condition to nursing staff.
- Observed patients' progress and reported any changes in health status to supervisor.
- Participated in the development of individualized plans of care for each patient.
CNA, Float Pool
Ellington place
Nashville
02.2003 - 05.2004
- Utilized critical thinking skills when making decisions about patient care needs.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to CNA duties.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting quickly to changing work environments.
- Transferred patients in wheelchairs or with gurneys to other units or departments within the facility.
- Assisted nurses with treatments such as enemas, douches or catheterizations per physician orders.
- Maintained a safe environment for patients by adhering to infection control policies.
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Documentation management
- Companionship support
- Communication skills
- Transportation assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Behavioral management
- Catheter care
- Ambulation support
- Confidentiality adherence
Timeline
Home Health CNA
Friendship home health
05.2016 - 04.2020
Resident Care Aide
Vanderbilt affiliate
05.2012 - 05.2016
Home Health Aide
Nursing agencies
05.2008 - 09.2011
CNA, Float Pool
Bordeaux Long term care
04.2007 - 08.2011
CNA, Float Pool
West Meade Place
05.2006 - 07.2008
CNA, Float Pool
Ellington place
02.2003 - 05.2004