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TASHANA JOHNSON

Covington

Summary

Hard-working recent college graduate with an Associate in Arts (A.A.) in Social Work, with 14+ years of work experience. Aiming to leverage academic experience and a proven knowledge of acute care facility and assisted living to successfully fill the PCA role at your hospital.

I can be relied upon to help your hospital achieve its goals. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant with years of experience in the healthcare environments. I strive to promote superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. I consider myself a dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Social Circle Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2023 - 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.

PCA

Memorial West Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2023

Patient Care, Phlebotomy & EKG

CNA

Visiting Angels Home Care
10.2016 - 11.2020
  • Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
  • Maintained clean and neat environment in patient care area, checked and restocked supplies and handled linen management and trash removal.

CNA

Hillside Manor Nursing Home
07.2016 - 11.2016
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
  • Delivered high level of care to every patient.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs.
  • Maintained composure and efficiency during rapid response situation and emergency codes.

CNA

Heavensent Home Healthcare
03.2012 - 06.2016
  • Maintained clean and neat environment in patient care area, checked and restocked supplies and handled linen management and trash removal.
  • Provided support with bathing, toileting, grooming, and washing.
  • Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
  • Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs.

CNA

First Assist Nursing
10.2014 - 03.2016
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory and provide light entertainment.

Education

Associate of Arts - Social Work

Springfield Technical Community College
Springfield, MA
06.2021

Phlebotomy & EKG

Ruby's Academy For Health Occupations
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2017

Nail Technology

Sheridan Technical College
Hollywood, FL
05.2003

Skills

  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Performing patient intakes
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Understands mobility assistance needs
  • Assisting with personal grooming
  • Collecting specimens
  • Helping with medication

Education and Training

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References

Renee Block, Volunteer Board at Bethesda Hospital

(561) 733-3767 - Reneeblock8@gmail.com - Former Employer

Aldith Trott, LPN, Heavensent Nursing Inc

(561) 808-6600 - Atrott24@gmail.com - Friend

Kara Cammock-Papa, Assistant Human Resource Manager, CSC

(954) 665-6987 - kpapa@csc-usa.com - Friend

Timeline

CNA

Social Circle Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
08.2023 - Current

PCA

Memorial West Hospital
02.2021 - 03.2023

CNA

Visiting Angels Home Care
10.2016 - 11.2020

CNA

Hillside Manor Nursing Home
07.2016 - 11.2016

CNA

First Assist Nursing
10.2014 - 03.2016

CNA

Heavensent Home Healthcare
03.2012 - 06.2016

Associate of Arts - Social Work

Springfield Technical Community College

Phlebotomy & EKG

Ruby's Academy For Health Occupations

Nail Technology

Sheridan Technical College
TASHANA JOHNSON