Tamika Spruill
Saint Charles
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with extensive experience in long-term care, assisted living, direct care, and memory care environments. Recognized for delivering exceptional customer service while maintaining professionalism in all interactions, ensuring positive experiences for patients and families. Proven expertise in patient advocacy and support, complemented by a solid background in collections and customer service representation. Open to relocation and authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer, ready to contribute to a dynamic healthcare team.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medical Technician
McClay Senior Care
10.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and effectiveness.
- Conducted Vitals and Blood glucose Test and recorded results accurately for physician review.
- Maintained sterilization protocols to uphold compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in training new staff on equipment usage and safety procedures.
Activity Director
WINDSOR ESTATES NURSING HOME
05.2021 - Current
- Prepare and plan activities for skilled nursing, assist living, independent living and memory care. Document in EMR changes and behaviors as well as doing assessments. Greeting new residents as they enter there new home. Maintaining a good budget for supplies and booking entertainment.
CMT Technician
Surrey Place Care Center
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Prepare and pass medication take vitals do blood sugars Insulin certified,assist were needed with daily needs works Rehabilitation unit, Assist Living,Long term care
Cashier/Sales Associate
Circle K
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Receiving payment in all forms cash or credit cards , issuing payment receipts, providing a positive customer experience with fair friendly and courteous service. registers sales on cash register by scanning items, itemizing and totaling customer purchases. resolve customer issues and answer questions. Bags purchases if needed. Process return transactions , clean and stock as needed and empty all trash cans.
Certified Medication Technician
WINDSOR ESTATES NURSING HOME
12.2014 - 06.2017
- Prepare and pass Medication as prescribed by Doctor and as written in MAR , Take vitals as needed, check blood sugars and give insulin as directed , Assist residents with bathing needs also assist with meal times
Certified Medication Technician
MOUNT CARMEL SENIOR LIVING
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Prepare and pass medication as written by the Dr, fax orders as they come in from written by Dr, Make sure new medication is correct and date and time is written correctly, take blood pressure and take blood sugars , assist residents with get up process
Medical Assistant
ST. LUKES HOSPITAL
12.2011 - 12.2014
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
- Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
- Operate x-ray, electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.
- Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, taking dictation, or completing insurance forms.
- Greet and log in patients arriving at office or clinic.
- Schedule appointments for patients.
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Certified Med Tech
ST. ANDREWS SENIOR SOLUTIONS
10.2010 - 11.2014
- Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
- Establish or maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
- Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
- Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages, under direction of nurse or physician.
- Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterizations, suppositories, irrigations, enemas, massages, or douches, as directed by a physician or nurse.
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.
- Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, and standing, walking, or exercising.
- Record height or weight of patients.
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements.
CMT/CNA
MANOR GROVE NURSING HOME
03.2008 - 05.2010
- Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
- Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists.
- Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services.
- Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
- Assist nurses or physicians in the operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care.
- Change bed linens or make beds.
- Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.
Customer Service Representative
May Company
11.2002 - 08.2004
- Provide customer service with accounts as well as being a service solution expert , help customers pay down balances on accounts , set up payment arrangements and increase balances on charge accounts
Customer Service Representative
GC Services
01.2000 - 11.2002
- High customer service skills , receiving inbound calls, problem solving , outbound calls for accounts with outstanding balances , making payment arrangements as needed to bring high balances down
Education
High school diploma - General Studies
RIVERVIEW GARDEN HIGH SCHOOL
Riverview, MO06-1999
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
North County Tech
Saint Louis Mo06-2005
Certified Medication Tech - Higher Education
DURUBY SCHOOL
St. Louis, MO11-2006
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assistant
MISSOURI COLLEGE
Brentwood, MO01-2008
License Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Calc Institute of Technology
Alton, IL01-2026
Skills
- Proficient in EMR software
- Patient support
- Skilled in PPE compliance
- Nursing unit leadership
- Administering medications orally
- Skilled in administering injections
- Monitor vital signs
- ADLs
- Medical Terminology
- Medication Administration
- Long term care experience
- Administrative support experience
Certification
- CNA
- Certified Medical Assistant
- CCMA Certification
- Certified Medication Aide
- ACLS Certification
- AED Certification
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- LPN
- First Aid Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Certified Medical Technician
McClay Senior Care
10.2021 - Current
Activity Director
WINDSOR ESTATES NURSING HOME
05.2021 - Current
CMT Technician
Surrey Place Care Center
10.2019 - 01.2022
Cashier/Sales Associate
Circle K
05.2019 - 07.2020
Certified Medication Technician
MOUNT CARMEL SENIOR LIVING
08.2015 - 08.2016
Certified Medication Technician
WINDSOR ESTATES NURSING HOME
12.2014 - 06.2017
Medical Assistant
ST. LUKES HOSPITAL
12.2011 - 12.2014
Certified Med Tech
ST. ANDREWS SENIOR SOLUTIONS
10.2010 - 11.2014
CMT/CNA
MANOR GROVE NURSING HOME
03.2008 - 05.2010
Customer Service Representative
May Company
11.2002 - 08.2004
Customer Service Representative
GC Services
01.2000 - 11.2002
High school diploma - General Studies
RIVERVIEW GARDEN HIGH SCHOOL
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
North County Tech
Certified Medication Tech - Higher Education
DURUBY SCHOOL
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assistant
MISSOURI COLLEGE
License Practical Nurse - Practical Nursing
Calc Institute of Technology
Additional Information
Team player, compassionate, able to follow simple directions, enthusiastic, very good listener