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Tonya Carey

Covington

Summary

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Recognized for improving patient comfort and safety through compassionate support and effective safety precautions. Committed to upholding healthcare ethics while delivering high-quality care to diverse patient populations.

Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.

Healthcare professional with comprehensive background in providing compassionate patient care and support. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments. Brings strong skills in patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, ensuring seamless team collaboration and optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Autumn Village Assisted Living Facility
10.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • 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.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Private Duty CNA
10.2022 - 10.2024
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
  • Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Madonna Manor
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • 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.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Twin View Health And Rehab
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • 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.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Roberta Health And Rehab
07.2021 - 10.2021
  • 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.
  • Provided temporary respite care and long term care to aging adults within the community.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Bridge Point Center
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • 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.
  • Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
  • Administered medication under supervision of nursing staff, contributing to effective treatment plans.
  • Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
  • Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • 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.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
  • Advocated for patient rights and needs, ensuring respectful and ethical care.
  • Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.

Education

High School Diploma -

Jasper County High School
Monticello, GA
05-1996

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Direct patient care
  • Reliable team player
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Safety precautions
  • Recording vital signs
  • Electronic charting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Medical terminology
  • Mobility assistance
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient lifting
  • Transfer techniques
  • Healthcare ethics
  • Inpatient care
  • Geriatric care

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • CNA Certified
  • First Aid Certification

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Autumn Village Assisted Living Facility
10.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Private Duty CNA
10.2022 - 10.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Madonna Manor
06.2022 - 08.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Twin View Health And Rehab
10.2021 - 04.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Roberta Health And Rehab
07.2021 - 10.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Bridge Point Center
03.2021 - 06.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
11.2020 - 02.2021
  • CPR/AED Certification
  • CNA Certified
  • First Aid Certification

High School Diploma -

Jasper County High School
Tonya Carey