Patient Care Quality Assurance

Tanya Hewitt-Beckford

Bloomfield, CT 860-***-**** ********@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Responsible candidate eager to provide safe and efficient patient care, with transferable skills seeking a career change. Strong knowledge of sterilization methods, safety protocols and equipment care. Knowledgeable in inventory control and recordkeeping. Reliable and dedicated to providing superior service. CORE COMPETENCES

Sterilization Procedures

Decontamination Procedures

Medical Terminology

Hazardous Waste Disposal

Cross-Contamination Prevention

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Multitasking Abilities

Quality Assurance

Interpersonal Communication

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Workflow Optimization

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork and Collaboration

EDUCATION

Sterilization Processing Technician Certification CSCU- Asnuntuck Enfield, CT August 2023

Geriatric Care Certification St. Joseph's Collage West Hartford, CT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Certified Nurse's Aide Duncaster Retirement Home Bloomfield, CT 08/2008−04/2021

• Provided daily care to residents including taking patient vitals, grooming, ensuring proper nutritional needs were met as well as basic medical care

• Monitored and reported any changes in behavior or health of residents to appropriate personnel for further observations

• Prepared and packaged specimen samples for lab pick up

• Promoted and participated in social, recreational, and therapeutic activities for residents including games, outings, walks and gardening

• Gave detailed reports of daily occurrences to coworkers at end of each shift

• Maintained a clean, safe, and sanitized environment adhering to strict Company protocols on cleanliness and sanitation.

• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Certified Nurse's Aide Seabury Meadow Bloomfield, CT 07/2003−08/2020

• Provided extensive care to residents who could no longer care for themselves due to progressive mental and/or physical disabilities

• Worked with dementia patients establishing relationships of trust and providing individualized care based on how disease was progressing

• Prepared extensive care plans constantly reviewing and adjusting each plan as needed

• Managed and administered medications as directed by doctors and nurses

• Provided emotional support and companionship to residents, ensured a safe, caring, comfortable and clean environment.

• Provided patients with personal hygiene assistance by giving bedpans, baths, backrubs and assisting with travel to bathroom.

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