Tanesha Brown
Bear
Summary
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. Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Care Nursing Home
11.2001 - 01.2007
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hillside Nursing Home
12.2006 - 04.2011
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brandywine Nursing And Rehab
04.2011 - 12.2015
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Complete Care At Brackenville Nursing Home
11.2013 - 12.2015
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Medicine Technician
Brookdale Spring Arbor
02.2015 - 09.2018
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies, equipment, and reagents used and placed orders for replacements.
- Maintained a sterile work environment, adhering to strict safety guidelines for optimal patient care.
DSP
York County Board Of Disabilities And Special Needs
09.2018 - 08.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Provided crisis intervention support during critical incidents, deescalating situations and ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of intervention strategies through ongoing data collection, analysis, and adjustments as needed.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in compliance with regulatory standards.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Utilized strong clinical judgment in prioritizing patient needs during high-stress situations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Reduced medication errors through thorough double-checking of prescriptions and dosages.
Memory Care Coordinator
Ivy Gables Senior Living
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for memory care residents, resulting in improved quality of life.
- Organized social events and therapeutic group activities to encourage engagement, socialization, and mental stimulation among residents.
- Assessed potential new residents for suitability within the memory care community, working closely with family members throughout the process.
- Assisted in the creation of a therapeutic environment by incorporating sensory stimulation activities tailored to individual needs.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing personalized memory support plans for each resident.
- Managed medication administration schedules, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery to maintain resident health and wellbeing.
Medicine Technician
The Summit
01.2024 - Current
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
- Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by monitoring drug usage trends and making suggestions for alternative options when appropriate.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glasgow High School
Newark, DE06.1999
Skills
- HIPAA Regulations
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient interaction
- Immunohistochemical testing
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic Life Support
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Medication Dispensing
- Sterile technique
- Dosage Calculation
- Drug Interaction Awareness
- Healthcare regulations
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant (11-2001)
- CMT - Certified Medication Technician (DE, MD, NC)
Timeline
Medicine Technician
The Summit
01.2024 - Current
Memory Care Coordinator
Ivy Gables Senior Living
08.2021 - 01.2024
DSP
York County Board Of Disabilities And Special Needs
09.2018 - 08.2021
Medicine Technician
Brookdale Spring Arbor
02.2015 - 09.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Complete Care At Brackenville Nursing Home
11.2013 - 12.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brandywine Nursing And Rehab
04.2011 - 12.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hillside Nursing Home
12.2006 - 04.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Care Nursing Home
11.2001 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Glasgow High School
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