Talisa Manuel
Macon
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at PruittHealth, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to respond swiftly to emergencies while providing compassionate support. Recognized for effective communication and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring high-quality care and comfort for patients during critical moments. I also have over 20 years of certified nursing assistant experience. I love taking care of people, and I'm very passionate about the work I do. I'm also very energetic, as well as a team player. I do have another knock under my belt as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. I completed my externship at Georgia Cardiology Associates and went on to complete the course in October 2024. I took the exam in January of 2025 and passed, so now I'm a Certified Medical Assistant as well.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
PruittHealth
Macon
03.2022 - Current
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crossview Nursing Home
Pineview
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspire Behavioral Health & DD Services
Albany
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Miller County Hospital
Colquitt
02.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Certified Nursing Assistant
PruittHealth
Sylvester
10.2019 - 08.2020
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspire Behavioral Health & DD Services
Albany
11.2018 - 10.2019
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Easter Seals
Albany
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Oaks SeniorLiving
Leesburg
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lee County Health And Rehab
Leesburg
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Medical Assistant
Miller Motte Macon
Macon, GASkills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency response
- Electronic medical records
- Mobility assistance
- Patient transportation
- Basic hygiene support
- Intake and output recording
- Communication skills
- Administering medications
- Team collaboration
- Patient observation
- Attention to detail
- Certified nursing assistant
- Personal care aide (PCA)
- Medical terminology
- Vital signs
- Heavy lifting
- General housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Trustworthy companion
- Restock shelves
- Specimen collection
- Oral hygiene
- Analytical thinking
- Monitoring fluids
- Effective communication
- Quality assurance
- Adaptable
- Patient management
- Reliable team player
- Bed preparation
- Transport patients
- Ambulation assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Heartsaver first aid (first aid)
- Direct patient care
- Colostomy care
- Multitasking
- Monitor vitals
- Resident care partner
- Helping with medication
- Bedside manner
- Self motivation
- Teamwork
- Supply restocking
- Care plan implementation
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Dementia care
- Patient hygiene management
- Interpersonal skills
- Maintaining privacy
- Home health aide
Affiliations
I'm a fun outgoing energetic person that likes to get the job done I'm very honest and respectful to others. I'm passionate about my field of work I love taking care of elderly people as well as children putting a smile on their faces brings me joy for the people i serve that shows me gratitude.
Accomplishments
I have been awarded a certificate of achievement for honor roll as a result of exceptional academic performance during the month of April of 2024.
I have been awarded a certificate of recognition I achieved the honor of placement on the president's list due to excellent scholastic performance during the month of March of 2024.
I have been awarded a certificate of achievement of another honor of placement on the president's list due to excellent scholastic performance during the Jan-Feb Module 2024.
Certification
CNA certificate and or licenses number-CN0014196425
CCMA certificate and or licenses number-E7N4Z5L3
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
PruittHealth
03.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crossview Nursing Home
10.2021 - 04.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspire Behavioral Health & DD Services
10.2020 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Miller County Hospital
02.2020 - 09.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
PruittHealth
10.2019 - 08.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Aspire Behavioral Health & DD Services
11.2018 - 10.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Easter Seals
11.2018 - 05.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Oaks SeniorLiving
08.2018 - 11.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lee County Health And Rehab
11.2017 - 08.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Medical Assistant
Miller Motte Macon
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