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Tammy Riley

St. Helena Island

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. 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

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Medication Aide

Universal Health Care
08.2023 - Current
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
  • Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
  • Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
  • Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.

Certified Nursing Assistant/ Med Tech

Palmettos Of Charleston
12.2021 - 12.2022


  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Certified Nursing Assistant/ Mentor

Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community
04.2019 - 11.2021
  • Worked collaboratively to teach new nursing staff how to work with team members and freely report problems
  • Promoted patient safety by monitoring vitals, observing for signs of distress, and reporting concerns to nursing staff promptly.
  • Mentored new Certified Nursing Assistants through hands-on training, guidance, and constructive feedback for improved performance.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care to residents in a long-term care facility.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living for patients, enabling them to maintain dignity and independence during their stay.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Protected patients' dignity, rights and safety while providing students numerous learning opportunities each day.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Indingo Hall
04.2018 - 10.2021
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.

Lead Certified Nursing Assistant

SunCare
01.2008 - 03.2020
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and addressing individual needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Merrill Gardens
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture
  • Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

Savannah High School
Savannah, GA
06.1984

Skills

  • Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
  • CNA Certification
  • Basic Life Support
  • Catheter Care
  • Universal Precautions
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Needs Determination
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care

References

  • Robert Shuchman, literock1993@gmail.com, 1-704-677-5904
  • Kimberly Compton, kimberlyj19572gmail.com, 1-843-819-4336
  • Mary Broome, Mtdezines@aol.com, 1-843-830-4302

Timeline

Medication Aide

Universal Health Care
08.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant/ Med Tech

Palmettos Of Charleston
12.2021 - 12.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant/ Mentor

Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community
04.2019 - 11.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Merrill Gardens
09.2018 - 03.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Indingo Hall
04.2018 - 10.2021

Lead Certified Nursing Assistant

SunCare
01.2008 - 03.2020

High School Diploma -

Savannah High School

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