Taleah Old Chief
Crow Agency
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with experience at Clipboard Health, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Strong communication and critical thinking skills enhance collaboration with healthcare teams, ensuring compliance with HIPAA. Committed to educating patients and families, fostering a deeper understanding of health management and treatment protocols. Have been charged with explaining the advice of caregivers as to the use of each medication for patients needing further explanation as to why they are being prescribed a certain medication.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
01.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate patient care, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted with medication administration, adhering to guidelines for accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to coordinate patient services and improve care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding of treatment protocols.
CNA/Ward Clerk
Indian Health Service
08.2015 - 08.2017
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and well-being during daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and documentation, promoting accurate health records.
- Administered medications under supervision, adhering to safety protocols and medication guidelines.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and facility policies, enhancing team efficiency.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams, improving resident outcomes.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Fostered positive relationships with residents and families, enhancing communication and support networks.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
CNA
Blackfeet Care Center
10.2012 - 08.2015
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes for nursing staff review.
- Provided compassionate care, fostering positive relationships with patients and families.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, enhancing hygiene standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northern Cheyenne Tribal High School
Busby, MT05-1999
Skills
- Strong communication skills I can understand some of the Crow Language, and am always eager to learn more
- Critical thinking capacity As a CNA I've always been able to make positive decisions while on the go
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance Confidentiality has always been extremely important to me
- Patient recordkeeping
- Patient care coordination
- Resident support
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Clinical documentation expertise
Timeline
Traveling Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
01.2023 - Current
CNA/Ward Clerk
Indian Health Service
08.2015 - 08.2017
CNA
Blackfeet Care Center
10.2012 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Northern Cheyenne Tribal High School