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Taniya Polk

Mankato

Summary

Task-focused Nursing Assistant, diligent about serving patients' medical and personal needs, focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from all backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Good at working with others, being on time, and staying calm in stressful situations.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Oak Terrace senior living
North Mankato
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety in resident living areas and common spaces.Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care for all residents.
  • Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving skills and knowledge.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs,Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.

Teachers Aid

ACES
Mankato
10.2021 - 08.2024
  • Assisted teachers in classroom management and lesson preparation.
  • Supported students with special needs during learning activities.
  • Supervised students during recess and transitions between classes.
  • Maintained a positive and inclusive classroom environment for all students.
  • Provided feedback to teachers on student progress and behavior.

Education

High School Diploma -

West High School
Mankato Mn
06-2024

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education

South Central
North Mankato, MN

Skills

  • Patient care assistance
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Adaptability to change
  • Active listening
  • HIPAA
  • Patient care and safety
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Patient mobility support
  • Recording vital signs
  • Catheter care
  • Patient-focused care
  • Call light response
  • Light housekeeping
  • organized

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Oak Terrace senior living
08.2024 - 06.2025

Teachers Aid

ACES
10.2021 - 08.2024

High School Diploma -

West High School

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education

South Central

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