tameka gistand
Saint Louis
Summary
Dedicated Cna/cmt with a proven track record at Dutchtown Care and Rehabilitation Center, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrates compassion and empathy, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and emergency response, ensuring safety and confidentiality. Achieved a notable improvement in patient health monitoring and emotional support, fostering a positive healing environment.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cna/cmt
Dutchtown Care and Rehabilitation Center
10.2011 - 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.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
Certificate Of Medication Administration - Health Care
Daruby School
Saint Louis MoCertified Nurse Assistant - Health Care
Daruby School
Saint Louis Diploma - High School
Vashon High School
Saint Louis,Mo06.2007
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Physical stamina
- Health monitoring
- Medication assistance
- Cultural sensitivity
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Infection control practices
- Toileting assistance
- Reliable team player
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient lifting
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric care
- Direct patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Ambulation assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient relationship building
- Medical terminology
- Light housekeeping
- Inpatient care
- Maintaining privacy
- Adaptable
Timeline
Cna/cmt
Dutchtown Care and Rehabilitation Center
10.2011 - Current
Certificate Of Medication Administration - Health Care
Daruby School
Certified Nurse Assistant - Health Care
Daruby School
Diploma - High School
Vashon High School
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