TALINA KEYES

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Gulfport, Mississippi 39503

Contact Number: 228-***-****

Email: addmb0@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Results-focused professional with successful experience managing multiple, concurrent projects with strong problem solving and follow-through capabilities. Recognized as a natural leader with a special talent for transitioning strategy into action and achievement. Possess strong and decisive leadership qualifications with effective analytical, critical thinking, interpersonal communication, and conflict resolution skills. Excel at establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervising personnel, co-workers, subordinates, and representatives from various levels of government, business professionals, contractors, and the general public.

Certified Nursing Assistant: Knowledge of commonly used medical terminology, structures and functions of the human body as well as an understanding of illnesses, and diseases; physical and emotional reactions to be anticipated during diagnostic and treatment procedures, possible contraindications to medication, and the procedures established sufficient to respond appropriately. Skilled in using medical equipment, materials, instruments, and supplies used in diagnostic and treatment procedures. Ability to gather patient information and to instruct patients on the purpose of procedures to be performed, pre and postoperative care, physician instructions for follow-on care, and possible side effects and reactions to medications. Knowledge and skill with standardized nursing procedures to provide personal and therapeutic care to patients requiring specialized therapy and/or equipment. Experience providing care and observing, and documentation of physical, mental, and behavioral status of patients in accordance with established hospital-nursing procedures. Practical knowledge of microbiology, human anatomy and physiology, and medical and surgical procedures combined with an intensive knowledge of asepsis techniques. Experience in the use of medical equipment, materials, instruments, and supplies used in diagnostic and treatment procedures. Skilled in obtaining and preparing specimens of human origin and other substances by established scientific laboratory techniques to aid in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases or to support medical research.

Office Automation and Administration: In-depth knowledge of extensive rules, procedures, operations, functions, and commitments applied to secretarial and clerical assignments to perform the procedural and administrative work of the office. Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, filing systems, telephone techniques, the use of office automation equipment and office machines. Ability to analyze, verify, and correlate data, locate, assemble, and compose information for non-routine reports, inquiries, and technical correspondence; compose and type correspondence, memorandums, statistical data, and other material from rough draft to final copy.

Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Typing: Self-certified typist 40-45 wpm.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

06-2018 to Present

Certified Nursing Assistant, 40 hours/week

Driftwood Nursing Center, Gulfport, MS 39501

Professionally perform a full range of nursing care procedures and techniques in carrying out duties, which involve related steps, processes and/or methods. Provide comprehensive professional nursing care to a diverse patient populace with a diverse range of complex medical/surgical conditions in a long-term care setting. Utilize knowledge of standard rules and procedures necessary to perform basic treatment, diagnostic, and emergency procedures, personal patient care, charting and teaching duties in order to resolve common problems. Observe patient's physical and emotional reactions to nursing care and document observations and procedures used. Assist in therapeutic diagnostic procedures, personal nursing care, emergency procedures, and patient charting/teaching duties.

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Carry out nursing duties in strict adherence to the guidelines. Recognize the differences in diseases or illnesses and provide appropriate information to patients or family members.

Provide patient care that encompasses diagnostic and treatment procedures and contribute to the completion of patient charting and instructions. Recognize contraindications of medications to include deviations from desired action and take appropriate action when necessary. Perform a range of patient charting/teaching duties. Perform a full range of personal nursing care and support duties, which includes providing for range of motion exercises along with activities for daily living skills. Perform other personal nursing care such as feeding, bathing, lifting and turning patients. Assist patients with oral, nail, hair and related hygiene care and other activities of daily living. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with registered nurses and provide timely information on deviations in the patient’s condition. Interface with doctors to receive instructions concerning diagnostic procedures.

01-2018 to 02-2019

Private Duty CNA, 30+ hours/week

Gulfport, MS 39501

Carried out precision nursing procedures and patient care tasks in providing for activities of daily living for an Alzheimer patient in his home. Provided for personal hygiene (bathing, nail care, shampooing hair, skin and mouth care, foot and nail care, bed making, etc. Maintained general cleanliness and order within the patient’s immediate environment. Instilled confidence in patients by maintaining a neat and attractive appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner. Maintained good working relations with family members through appropriate communication. Fed and/or encouraged diets, nourishments, and fluids to meet nutrition and hydration needs of assigned patients using feeding utensils. Assisted in the elimination of patient by promoting bowel and bladder evacuation using bedpan, urinal, external catheter, bedside commode, toilet, enemas, rectal suppositories, and cares for established indwelling catheters.

06-2016 to j01-2018

Certified Nursing Assistant, 40 hours/week

Care Center, Gulfport, MS 39501

Professionally performed a full range of nursing care procedures and techniques in carrying out duties, which involved related steps, processes and/or methods. Assisted in therapeutic diagnostic procedures, personal nursing care, emergency procedures, and patient charting/teaching duties. Carried out nursing duties in strict adherence to the guidelines. Maintained an environment of safety for patients, self and others and supported patient safety initiatives. Answered signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine patients' needs. Performed activities of daily living for or with patients. Provided transport for patients to designated areas within the facility. Changed bed linens, ran errands, directed visitors, and answered telephone. Took and recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed. Provided for patient safety, comfort and privacy when performing responsibilities. Communicated pertinent patient information to appropriate person(s). Established and maintained positive working relationships with registered nurses and provided timely information on deviations in the patient’s condition. Gathered patient information during interviews, brought deviations to attention of healthcare providers, and documented information in patient charts. Communicated effective with patient and their family members in gathering information and providing instruction and support.

06-2015 to 06-2016

Certified Nursing Assistant, 40 hours/week

Glocoms, Inc. (Armed Forces Retirement Home), Gulfport, MS 39507

Carried out precision nursing procedures and patient care tasks in providing for activities of daily living. Provided for personal hygiene (bathing, nail care, shampooing hair, skin and mouth care, foot and nail care, bed making) for assigned patients according to defined Nursing service procedure.

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Maintained general cleanliness and order within the patient’s immediate environment and encouraged patient to take pride in his/her environment. Accompanied patients to other areas of the facility for scheduled appointments, treatments, recreational, social, and religious activities, and monitor and care for patients during ambulance transport to other medical treatment facilities. Accompanied residents to planned activities in the community or appointments as required. Took accurate vital signs (i.e. blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature) and other required measurements (i.e. height, weight). Recognized implications of changes and reported to physician and/or nursing supervisor. Performed routine procedures in accordance with established standard operating procedures for CNA education. Performed blood-pressure screenings and application of bandages and splints, etc. Maintained flow sheets and patient records, documenting patient care as per expected standards. Demonstrated total attention-to-detail and precision administrative skills in performing a variety of program assistant duties in support of the care and treatment given to patients. Worked effectively as a team member in the delivery of care and assisted in the orientation of new employees. Utilized resources and materials in an efficient and safe manner.

08-2014 to 03-2015

Certified Nursing Assistant, 40 hours/week

Cannon Hospice, Gulfport, MS 39501

Provided compassionate, basic personal care for patients with limited life expectancy under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Provided comfort/sensitivity to patient and caregiver's emotional concerns and needs. Responded appropriately to emergency situations. Maintained a clean and safe environment. Provided comfort care and hygiene to patients to include bathing, hair and nail care, oral hygiene, skin care, and back rubs. Closely monitored acute conditions. Carried out precision nursing procedures and patient care tasks in providing for activities of daily living. Gained experience working with various medical conditions such as: Parkinson’s, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer’s and Paget’s disease.

Maintained general cleanliness and order within the patient’s immediate environment. Instilled confidence in patients by maintaining a neat and attractive appearance and performing duties in a competent and caring manner. Maintained good working relations among all nursing unit personnel and other employees through appropriate communication. Fed and/or encouraged diets, nourishments, and fluids to meet nutrition and hydration needs of assigned patients using feeding utensils, special adaptive devices, and tube feeding per naso-gastric tube, or gastrostomy tube. Assisted in the elimination of patient by promoting bowel and bladder evacuation using bedpan, urinal, external catheter, bedside commode, toilet, enemas, rectal suppositories, and cares for established indwelling catheters.

Employed knowledge of and skill with interpersonal communication techniques in interacting with patients demonstrating difficult behaviors (assaultive/aggressive, withdrawn, labile emotions, fear, anger, hallucination, anxiety, demanding, depressed, regressed). Demonstrated sound knowledge and skill with standardized nursing procedures in providing personal and therapeutic care to patients requiring specialized therapy and/or equipment.

06-2009 to 08-2014

Rehabilitation/Restorative CNA, 40 hours/week

Biloxi Community Living Center, Biloxi, MS 39531

Professionally performed a full range of nursing care procedures and techniques in carrying out duties, which involved related steps, processes and/or methods. Assisted in therapeutic diagnostic procedures, personal nursing care, emergency procedures, and patient charting/teaching duties. Carried out nursing duties in strict adherence to the guidelines. Recognized the differences in diseases or illnesses and provided appropriate information to patients or family members. Provided patient care that encompassed diagnostic and treatment procedures, and contributed to the completion of patient charting and instructions.

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Gained experience working with various medical conditions such as: Parkinson’s, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer’s and Paget’s disease.

Performed a range of personal nursing care and support duties, which included providing for range of motion exercises along with activities for daily living skills. Established and maintained positive working relationships with registered nurses and provided timely information on deviations in the patient’s condition. Interfaced with doctors to receive instructions concerning diagnostic procedures. Gathered patient information during interviews, bringing deviations to attention of healthcare providers, and documenting information in patient charts. Communicated effectively with residents and their family members in gathering information and providing instruction and support.

Applied knowledge of appliances and mechanical devices used in rehabilitation; assisted the patient in accomplishing activities for daily living (ADLs) and rehabilitation. Restorative aide included: Weight, splints, active range of motion, passive range of motion, and walking patients to and from destination.

Performed basic procedures for accomplishing the patient requirements for nutrition; reported to the Registered Nurse significant observations concerning the patient's conditions related to changes in vital signs, level of consciousness or mental status; and maintained complete and accurate records on appropriate forms for all assigned patients. Turned, positioned, and assisted patients with safe locomotion using proper body mechanics and appropriate equipment (wheelchairs, stretchers, surgilifts, hoyer lifts, and protective devices to reduce skin breakdown). Inserted Foley catheters. Collected, measured, and tested non-sterile specimens of body excretions (urine, feces, and sputum) according to established Nursing Service procedure. Measured and recorded vital signs, intake and output, height and weight.

Employed knowledge of and skill with interpersonal communication techniques in interacting with patients demonstrating difficult behaviors (assaultive/aggressive, withdrawn, labile emotions, fear, anger, hallucination, anxiety, demanding, depressed, regressed). Demonstrated sound knowledge and skill with standardized nursing procedures in providing personal and therapeutic care to patients requiring specialized therapy and/or equipment. Recorded and reported observations, interactions and treatments on appropriate records. Skillfully provided patient teaching related to activities of daily living, re-socialization and pre and post-operative care. Performed nursing duties using in-depth knowledge of Nursing Service and the Center’s policies and procedures related to personal conduct. Demonstrated my effectiveness in communicating effectively both orally and in writing in maintaining positive and successful relationships with physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nursing assistants, and other members of the medical unit who provide patient care. Exercised diplomacy and tact in communicating with current and potential volunteers, medical center staff, and representatives of various community services and organizations.

10-2006 to 11-2008

Certified Nursing Assistant, 40 hours/week

Select Specialty Hospital, Gulfport, MS 39501

Provided technical nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with a variety of physical and/or behavioral problems according to a plan of care established by a Registered Nurse. Reported to the Registered Nurse who is responsible for the assigned patient's care. Provided patient care which was appropriate to the cognitive, emotional, and chronological maturation needs of the adult and/or geriatric patient. Performed basic nursing care according to standards of care, policies and procedures including but not limited to: oral hygiene, took vital signs, measured input/output, bathing, shaving, hair care, eye care, and detection and initiation of care to prevent decubitus formation. Skillfully provided patient teaching related to activities of daily living, re-socialization and pre and post-operative care. Applied knowledge of appliances and mechanical devices used in rehabilitation; assisted the patient in accomplishing activities for daily living (ADLs) and rehabilitation; performed basic procedures for accomplishing the patient requirements for nutrition; reported to the Registered Nurse significant observations concerning the patient's conditions related to changes in vital signs, level of consciousness or mental status; and maintained complete and accurate records on appropriate forms for all assigned patients.

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Turned, positioned, and assisted patients with safe locomotion using proper body mechanics and appropriate equipment (wheelchairs, stretchers, surgilifts, hoyer lifts, and protective devices to reduce skin breakdown). Inserted Foley catheters. Collected, measured, and tested non-sterile specimens of body excretions (urine, feces, and sputum) according to established Nursing Service procedure. Measured and recorded vital signs, intake and output, height and weight.

Performed and documented treatments for patients using medical and surgical aseptic techniques according to defined Nursing service procedures including application of simple and sterile dressings, and care of pressure sores (Stage I-II) and oral suctioning. Demonstrated proper use of communication tools/materials for effective communication and understood how the culture(s) of patient populations can affect communication, collaboration and the provision of care, treatment and services. Demonstrated knowledge and proper skills associated with the center’s defined specific populations served. Demonstrated my effectiveness in communicating effectively both orally and in writing in maintaining positive and successful relationships with physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nursing assistants, and other members of the medical unit who provide patient care.

03-2003 to 08-2005

Certified Nursing Assistant, 40 hours/week

Lakeview Nursing Home, Gulfport, MS 39503

Professionally performed a full range of nursing care procedures and techniques in carrying out duties, which involved related steps, processes and/or methods. Assisted in therapeutic diagnostic procedures, personal nursing care, emergency procedures, and patient charting/teaching duties.

Carried out nursing duties in strict adherence to the guidelines. Maintained an environment of safety for patients, self and others and supported patient safety initiatives. Answered signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine patients' needs. Performed activities of daily living for or with patients. Provided transport for patients to designated areas within the facility. Changed bed linens, ran errands, directed visitors, and answered telephone. Took and recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed. Provided for patient safety, comfort and privacy when performing responsibilities. Communicated pertinent patient information to appropriate person(s). Established and maintained positive working relationships with registered nurses and provided timely information on deviations in the patient’s condition. Gathered patient information during interviews, brought deviations to attention of healthcare providers, and documented information in patient charts. Communicated effective with patient and their family members in gathering information and providing instruction and support. Enhanced knowledge and understanding of human body structure, function, illnesses, and diseases to communicate with the nursing and medical staff and to document information in the patient’s record.

EDUCATION:

Gulfport Job Corps, Gulfport, MS

Certified Nursing Assistant, 2003

PROFESSIONAL LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Mississippi State Department of Health, Certified Nursing Assistant #A045449; expires 03/31/2021

Adult, Child, Infant CPR & AED Certification, expires 03/19/2021

REFERENCES:

Sammie Gray, 228-***-****

Michelle Lee, 727-***-****

Alex Pelfrey, 228-***-****

Hollis Johnson, 228-***-****

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