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Tesa Selay

Champlin,MN

Summary

Compassionate Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Arbor Lakes Senior Living, dedicated to enhancing patient satisfaction through exceptional care and emotional support. Proficient in vital signs monitoring and committed to maintaining a safe environment, I effectively promote independence and dignity in daily living activities, ensuring personalized care for each individual.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Accra Home Care
06.2022 - 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.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Arbor Lakes Senior Living
10.2016 - Current
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.

Nursing Assistant

Brookdale Senior Living Center
08.2014 - 04.2016
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.

Nursing Assistant

Lifetime Medical Staffing
01.2011 - 06.2014
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
  • Provided in-home for client living semi- independently.
  • Assisted client with mobility needs.
  • Accompanied client to appointments and others such as shopping , medical and social.
  • Carried out housekeeping needs preparing meals and maintaining a clean and safehome environment.

Nursing Assistant

Oakland Grove Health Care Center
08.2013 - 01.2014
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.

Nursing Assistant

Morningstar Home Care LLC
08.2012 - 07.2013
  • Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Provided assistance with daily living needs for client with chronic health needs.
  • Ensured client attended and stick medication plan.

Nursing Assistant

MAS Medical Staffing
08.2012 - 01.2013
  • Adapted care approaches to meet diverse needs of patients, respecting cultural and personal preferences.
  • Assisted Alzheimer's client with daily living challenges.
  • Intervened with client apartment manager to help resolve issues.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mount Pleasant High School
Providence, RI
06.2007

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Patient feeding
  • Direct patient care
  • Bathing assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dressing assistance
  • Safety precautions
  • Electronic charting
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Patient-focused care
  • Feeding assistance
  • Positioning patients
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Documenting behaviors
  • Patient lifting
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Transporting patients
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Maintaining privacy
  • Mobility assistance

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
  • BLS - Basic Life Support

Languages

English

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Accra Home Care
06.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Arbor Lakes Senior Living
10.2016 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Brookdale Senior Living Center
08.2014 - 04.2016

Nursing Assistant

Oakland Grove Health Care Center
08.2013 - 01.2014

Nursing Assistant

Morningstar Home Care LLC
08.2012 - 07.2013

Nursing Assistant

MAS Medical Staffing
08.2012 - 01.2013

Nursing Assistant

Lifetime Medical Staffing
01.2011 - 06.2014

High School Diploma -

Mount Pleasant High School

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