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Tadana Blade

Long Beach

Summary

Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Royal Care, excelling in vital sign assessment and patient mobility assistance. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective wound care support and compassionate communication. Committed to maintaining high standards of infection control while fostering a supportive environment for patients and their families.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Royal Care
Long Beach
07.2003 - 06.2025
  • Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Transported residents within the facility as needed.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
  • Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Taft High
Woodland Hills, CA
06-1993

Skills

  • Vital sign assessment
  • Patient care documentation
  • Infection control
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Wound care support
  • Activity planning

Certification

  • CPR and first aid, Sexual harassment,Elderly abuse , Health care, CNA

Timeline

CNA

Royal Care
07.2003 - 06.2025

High School Diploma -

Taft High

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