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Alicia Jones

Stephens,USA

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Silver Oaks Health and Rehabilitation, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while fostering a supportive environment. Strong organizational skills and dedication to quality care ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cna

Silver oaks health and rehabilitation
Camden, AR
09.2019 - 01.2026

Enhanced patient comfort through strategic use of resources and materials. Streamlined patient transportation processes to improve efficiency. Proactively addressed patients' call lights and requests, fostering a supportive environment. Provided critical observations to nursing supervisor, contributing to patient care quality. Documented actions meticulously through forms, reports, logs, and records, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

  • Overseeing 20+ patients
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and well-being.
  • Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, enhancing care coordination efforts.
  • Trained new staff on resident care procedures and facility protocols.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans.
  • Implemented infection control measures, safeguarding residents' health and safety.
  • Led workshops on caregiving best practices, improving team knowledge and skills.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • 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.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.

Benefit Verification Specialist

Lash Group
Charlotte, NC
10.2022 - 03.2023

Conducted comprehensive collection and review of patient insurance benefit information

  • Managing 30+ calls a day
  • Conducted thorough benefits verification for patient eligibility and coverage options.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to resolve discrepancies in patient insurance information.
  • Utilized advanced software systems to track and manage benefits claims efficiently.
  • Streamlined processes to enhance accuracy of benefit verifications and improve turnaround times.
  • Mentored junior staff on best practices for benefits verification and customer service techniques.
  • Developed training materials to support onboarding of new team members in benefits verification procedures.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Pine hills nursing and rehabilitation center
Camden, AR
04.2013 - 09.2019

Facilitated patient comfort through effective use of resources and materials. Oversaw patient transportation to ensure timely arrivals. Addressed patients' call lights and requests with urgency. Communicated patient observations to nursing supervisor for enhanced care. Maintained accurate documentation through completion of forms, reports, logs, and records.

  • Overseeing 20+ patients
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to residents, enhancing overall well-being.
  • Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and facility protocols.
  • Oversaw medication administration, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with families to promote patient advocacy.
  • Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe rehabilitation environment.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Overseeing 20+ patients

CNA/Caregiver

Superior Senior Care
El Dorado, AR
03.2015 - 02.2018

Supported in-home care by preparing meals, maintaining cleanliness, managing laundry, and completing errands as required. Provided empathetic assistance to ensure patients' comfort in their residences.

  • 1on1 clients
  • Delivered compassionate personal care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
  • Assisted with mobility and transportation of patients, enhancing their independence and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, supporting timely medical interventions.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring compliance with healthcare protocols and patient safety standards.
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams to address specific resident needs.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Wentworth place
Magnolia Ark
12.2011 - 04.2013

Assisted patients in achieving comfort by utilizing available resources and materials. Transported patients to various locations as required. Responded promptly to patients' call lights and requests. Reported patient observations to nursing supervisor. Completed necessary documentation through forms, reports, logs, and records.

  • Overseeing 20+ patients
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.

Cashier/Customer Service

Walmart
Magnolia Ark
01.2008 - 12.2011

Delivered exceptional customer service by efficiently stocking merchandise and processing customer transactions.

  • Dealing with over 50-60 customers a day
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
  • Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced transactions at end of shift.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance store operations and improve workflow.
  • Implemented inventory management practices to ensure product availability and reduce waste.
  • Trained new cashiers on register procedures and company policies effectively.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.

Education

High school -

Stephen
Stephens, AR
05.2002

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Time management

Production (3 years)

Personal Care

Microsoft Word

Organizational Skills

Patient Care

Cashiering

Nursing

Math

Compounding Medications

Phone Etiquette

HIPAA

Meal Preparation

Sales (Less than 1 year)

Care Giver

Direct Care

Home Health

Dementia Care

Cleaning Experience

Hospice Care

Basic math

Senior Care

CNA

Typing

Home Care

Cooking

Vital Signs

Customer Service (2 years)

Cash handling

Medication Administration

English

Hospital Experience

Compassion and empathy

Vital signs monitoring

Patient care

Time management

Certification

  • First Aid Certification
  • State Tested Nursing Assistant
  • Driver's License
  • CNA
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification
  • CPR Certification

Timeline

Benefit Verification Specialist

Lash Group
10.2022 - 03.2023

Cna

Silver oaks health and rehabilitation
09.2019 - 01.2026

CNA/Caregiver

Superior Senior Care
03.2015 - 02.2018

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Pine hills nursing and rehabilitation center
04.2013 - 09.2019

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Wentworth place
12.2011 - 04.2013

Cashier/Customer Service

Walmart
01.2008 - 12.2011

High school -

Stephen
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