Tia Mathis
Kannapolis
Summary
Seasoned Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Atrium Health and Bayada Home Health, excelling in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient dignity and independence, significantly reducing fall incidents. Skilled in electronic charting and known for exceptional bedside manner, fostering strong relationships with patients and families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayada Home Health
08.2024 - Current
- 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health Pineville
02.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
Daycare Teacher
Tutor Time Learning Center
08.2020 - 02.2022
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
Health Care Assistant
The Park on Sharon Amity
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Reduced risk of infections by adhering to strict hygiene protocols during all aspects of care delivery.
- Observed patient skin conditions and reported findings to registered nurse.
Education
Certified Phlebotomist -
Carolina School of Phlebotomy
Charleston, NC10.2034
Certified Nursing Assistant -
American Academy of Healthcare
Charlotte, NC08.2022
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Basic life support
- Electronic charting
- Medical terminology
- Bedside manner
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bayada Home Health
08.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atrium Health Pineville
02.2023 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Tutor Time Learning Center
08.2020 - 02.2022
Health Care Assistant
The Park on Sharon Amity
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) - National Healthcareer Association.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Certified Phlebotomist -
Carolina School of Phlebotomy
Certified Nursing Assistant -
American Academy of Healthcare
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