TEIARA TAYLOR
Landover
Summary
Dedicated healthcare technician with over sixteen years of experience in diverse medical settings. Proven ability to lead teams and enhance operational efficiency through strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Expertise in OSHA regulations and proficient in MS Office Suite, ensuring compliance and effective communication in daily operations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Largo Nursing
Upper Marlboro
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in resident areas and equipment.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care techniques.
- Engaged residents in social activities to promote mental well-being.
- Assisted patients with transportation and mobility needs such as moving between wheelchairs and beds.
- Monitored vital signs and other health parameters for geriatric patients.
- Responded promptly to patient calls for assistance or support in a timely manner.
- Attended continuing education classes related to geriatrics nursing assistant duties in order to stay current on best practices.
Patient Care Technician
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS-MAKIM
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Performed and documented temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
- Adhered to national patient safety goals and incorporates them into daily practice
- Maintained beds in the low position with side rails in place and wheels locked at all times
- Ensured patient safety when transporting by wheelchair or stretcher
- Conducted frequent rounds to address and respond to patient needs
- Responded to patient call lights within five minutes or request that other arrangements be made
- Applied protective devices as assigned by licensed staff, maintaining patient safety at all times
- Utilized appropriate body mechanics when performing patient transfers and transports
- Identified patient by name, and name band for any direct care procedures, treatments, or diet
- Oriented patient to use of equipment, bed controls, communication system and location of bathroom emergency call signal
- Collected specimens within designated time frame, using appropriate procedures to ensure accuracy, and maintained infection control measures
- Applied EKG leads, performed 12 lead EKG tracing, communicated results to licensed staff, and transmitted to Cardiology department
- Obtained, applied, adjusted, fit and maintained orthopedic traction equipment
- Assisted with preparation of the patient for procedures
- Assisted with admission, discharge, transfer and postmortem care; including documentation into system
- Communicated changes in patient status to the responsible licensed staff/Clinical Coordinator, including bleeding drainage voiding, machine functions, IV infusion, and safety situations
- Assisted patients to routinely change position to prevent skin breakdown
- Kept patient room, bedside area and closets clean; Removes excess linen and supplies from room
- Maintained confidentiality of all records
- Ensured appropriate use of equipment used in patient care; ensures that broken equipment is tagged for repair
- Cooperatively performed other tasks and duties as assigned
Behavioral Health Technician
SAINT ELIZABETH HOSPITAL
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Provided supportive assistance to client recovery needs
- Participated in staff meetings as appropriate
- Collaborated and communicated with staff, treatment teams, and support members
- Monitored and observed clients behavior; documented interaction as necessary
- Transported clients to outside activities
- Logged intake packets
- Prepared residential areas for new clients
- Assisted with updating housing documents
- Provided daily safety checks of the hospital and report and risk to supervisor
- Cooperatively performed other administrative duties as required
Certified Nursing Assistant
SERENITY HEALTHCARE
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Took vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, pulse ox and respiratory rate) and report any abnormalities to the nurse in charge of patient and record on nursing flow sheets; Accu-check monitoring
- Provided direct patient care such as assisting with bathing, eating, dressing, and walking patients
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent breakdown of their skin; change bed linens
- Collected specimens for tests making sure they are labeled and transported properly
- Transported patients and equipment as needed
- Followed infectious disease precautions to prevent the spread of organisms
- Provided postmortem care and transported the body to the morgue
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric
BRIDGEPOINT HOSPITAL
07.2014 - 06.2018
- Took vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, pulse ox and respiratory rate) and report any abnormalities to the nurse in charge of patient and record on nursing flow sheets; Accu-check monitoring
- Provided direct patient care such as assisting with bathing, eating, dressing, and walking patients
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent breakdown of their skin; change bed linens
- Collected specimens for tests making sure they are labeled and transported properly
- Transported patients and equipment as needed
- Followed infectious disease precautions to prevent the spread of organisms
- Provided postmortem care and transported the body to the morgue
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Education
BS - Business Administration
Strayer University
International01.2022
High School Diploma -
Suitland High School
Forestville MD05.2007
Skills
- MS Office suites
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient mobility assistance
- Infection control procedures
- Specimen collection techniques
- Patient safety protocols
- Database Management
- SharePoint
- Oracle-ARIS
- Resident care practices
- Team collaboration
- Documentation accuracy
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Feeding assistance
- Transfer techniques
- Physical therapy assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Dementia care
- ADL management
- Recreational activities
- Behavior redirection
- Bed preparation
Timeline
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Largo Nursing
08.2024 - 08.2025
Behavioral Health Technician
SAINT ELIZABETH HOSPITAL
02.2019 - 10.2020
Patient Care Technician
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS-MAKIM
01.2019 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
SERENITY HEALTHCARE
07.2018 - 01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric
BRIDGEPOINT HOSPITAL
07.2014 - 06.2018
BS - Business Administration
Strayer University
High School Diploma -
Suitland High School