About Tenneh

Certified Nursing Assistant Dedicated, skilled CNA with experience in long term care and recreational services. Reliable worker with the ability to learn new concepts and skills quickly. Academic background includes a high school diploma. A gentle and caring professional with excellent people and communication skills. Certified in Maryland and District of Columbia. Licensure & Certification * State of Maryland, Active * District of Columbia, Active * American Heart Association Health Care Provider, CPR, Current. Work at a Nursing Home from 11/2008 to 03/2013 Certified Nursing Assistant/Student Nurse * Took vital signs and reported to appropriate Charge Nurse. * Provided personal hygiene and comfort measures to patients as directed by the licensed nurse. * Assessed patients through physical examination. * Assisted patients with their excretory needs, ie assisting with bedpan/urinal. * Collected specimens for lab identification. * Assisted in ways to prevent pressure ulcers and to prevent contractures by assisting patients to turn, move, and reposition Q 2 hours or as directed by charge nurse. * Provided Personal care to selected patients, assisted with activities of daily living, provided comfort measures, and nourishments. * Daily participation in the implementation of rehabilitation therapeutic interventions, ie: assisted patients in walking with and without assistive device and Range of Motion exercises during ADL as directed by charge nurse/physical therapy. * Provided age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, while maintaining a clean and safe environment for patients. * Team leader for orientation of new nursing assistant for units. Academic background includes a high school diploma. A gentle and caring professional with excellent people and communication skills. Certified in Maryland and District of Columbia.