Certified Nursing Assistant & Transition Educator

TOSHUNA BUFORD

Memphis, TN *****

********************@*****.*** / 901-***-****

SUMMARY

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. SKILLS

18+ years experience in the Nursing Realm

Board Certified Nursing Assistant

BLS/CPR/AED License

23+ years experience in the Teaching Realm which

includes concentration on individuals with intellectual disabilities

Knowledgeable about computer functions and

operations

Able to type 35WPM

EXPERIENCE

Home Health Care Provider / Sophia Keys - Memphis, TN 10/2004 - Current Administered Tracheostomy Care keeping the stoma free from complications and constantly provided superb suctioning so that the airways remained clear

Transported to and from doctor appointments

Assisted with medication

Prepared and cooked healthy meals following strict dieting regimens Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files

Transition Specialist / Divine Intervention Center - Memphis, TN 10/2021 - 06/2022 Taught adolescence with intellectual disabilities the entire realm of Pre-Employment Transition Skills (Pre-ETS) in MSCS

Developed curricula and planned course content for methods of instruction at various schools Administered oral, written and proformance testing Supervised and transported adolescence to their designated work locations Effectively communicated amongst parents, teachers, administrators, upper management along with other professionals regarding students progress, resource needs, academic and mental evaluations Certified Nursing Assistant / VA Hospital - Memphis, TN 01/2016 - 10/2018 Conducted thorough checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, heart rate and collected specimens while maintaining optimal environment

Performed routine EKG testing

Assisted with Wound Care

Documented information in patient charts via computer and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care Streamlined safe handling of surgical drains and various foley catheters, ensuring to irrigate them and properly TB

cleansing techniques to prevent infection

Provided outstanding mobility assistance including ambulation, safe transfers, positioning, ROM, while adhering to regular positioning precautions to prevent patient bed sores US Naval Officer / United States Naval Reserves - Milwaukee, WI 03/2002 - 04/2003 Prepared, planned for and coordinated execution of support missions to aid deployed forces and individuals Requisitioned, received, stored and documented unit equipment and supplies Participated in monthly drills facilitated on base Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services

Expertly completed Basic Seamanship Course

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Certified Nursing Assistant 12/2012

Career Academy - Memphis, TN

Teacher Assistant 06/2002

Penn Foster Career School - Scranton, PA

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