Talnisha Jensen

Supervised care advocates and provided one-on-one feedback for team building. Administered assessments, developed care plans, and monitored medication compliance, while building relationships with patients. Supported patient self-management and provided health counseling, education, and instruction.

Administered dialysis treatments, including heparin and sodium chloride injections, and performed lab draws and phlebotomy using various gauge needles. Monitored and charted patient vital signs every 30 minutes, ensuring adherence to doctor's orders for calcium and sodium baths. Reported any patient signs or symptoms to the doctor or charge nurse promptly.

Made high-volume outbound calls using an auto dialer to schedule medication reviews for consumers facing health barriers. Interacted daily with healthcare professionals, including pharmacies and providers, to assist consumers with medication management. Applied judgment to develop and adapt procedures effectively in atypical situations.

Managed daily wound care for a breast cancer patient, including incision and drainage packing, and monitored vital signs. Assisted with daily activities, scheduled doctor's appointments, and verified insurance. Ensured correct dressing and gauze were used for the patient's breast.

Performed daily charting for dementia and assisted living patients, assisting with bathing, feeding, toileting, and hygiene. Monitored patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration, and temperature readings. Provided oxygen therapy, assisted with mobility aids like Hoyer lifts, and trained new Resident Care Associate staff.

Assisted with medication handling and administration, scheduled doctor appointments, and verified patient insurances. Monitored vital signs, performed glucose readings, and administered insulin injections to patients. Managed clerical duties, updated patient files, and maintained records of daily routines and activities.

Provided comprehensive assistance to a private client, enabling them to remain out of long-term care facilities. Monitored health and took detailed notes for the primary care doctor, ensuring patient safety. Assisted with grooming, dressing, shampooing, and bathing while promoting independence, and meticulously tracked medication times, glucose, and blood pressure readings.

Supervised and learned patient medications, maintaining daily routine schedules for each patient. Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and ambulation, and managed patient medical files. Performed clerical duties and conducted daily vital sign and blood pressure readings, providing wound care as needed.

Completed a 140-hour customer service certification program accredited by TNCC. This program focused on enhancing customer interaction skills relevant to various professional environments.

Obtained a high school diploma, completing foundational education. This provided a broad base of knowledge across various subjects.

Completed a 540-hour Medical Assistant Certificate program, earning certification and a license. This comprehensive program covered essential medical assisting skills and knowledge.

Completed a 40-hour Personal Care Aide Certificate program. This training focused on providing direct care and assistance to individuals in need.

Obtained certification as a Hemodialysis Technician with a valid license. This certification equipped me with specialized skills in hemodialysis procedures and patient care.