Tiara Burks
Pittsburg,CA
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork, ensuring smooth operations and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable and focused on achieving results through compassionate patient interactions and effective communication. Prepared to contribute positively to healthcare teams and patient outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Sutter Health CPMC
San Francisco, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans and support treatment goals.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
CNA
Alameda Health System, Highland Hospital
Oakland, CA
02.2021 - 06.2025
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Patient Care Assistant
Aya Healthcare-UCSf Hospital
San Francisco, CA
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Counseled patients on pain management, treatment procedures and physician instructions.
- Prepared patients for both routine tests and complicated surgeries.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Provided care, comfort and emotional support to children and adolescents facing serious illnesses and medical procedures.
- Collected and labeled specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
CNA
Pittsburg skilled nursing
Pittsburg, CA
08.2014 - 01.2019
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pittsburg Adult Education Center
Pittsburg, CA06-2009
Skills
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Helping with medication
- ICU experience
- Hospital experience
- Collecting vital signs
- Infection control standard
- Documentation procedures expert
- Recording vital signs
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
- [CPR] Training - 2023
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Sutter Health CPMC
04.2025 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Aya Healthcare-UCSf Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2025
CNA
Alameda Health System, Highland Hospital
02.2021 - 06.2025
CNA
Pittsburg skilled nursing
08.2014 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Pittsburg Adult Education Center
Education and Training
other