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Bonnie Jankowiak

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Medilodge of Portage, adept at delivering patient-focused care and maintaining HIPAA compliance. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort through effective communication and safety precautions, while consistently monitoring vital signs to improve care quality. A reliable team player committed to advocating for patients' needs.

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Medilodge of Portage
08.2024 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, and blood pressure
  • Prevented pressure.ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like proper positioning techniques.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

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  • Supported needs of 28+ residents under long-term care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Plainwell Pines
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided onboarding and training to new Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Effectively communicate, support, colleagues, and contribute to a positive team work environment
  • Supported needs of 18+ residents under long-term care.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Heritage Community of Kalamazoo
04.2019 - 10.2023
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like proper positioning techniques.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Effectively communicate, support,colleagues, and contribute to a positive team work environment
  • Provided onboarding and training to new Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Walker Medical
Walker, MI
07-2016

Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI
04-2010

High School Diploma -

Even Start
Otsego, MI
05-2009

Skills

  • Recording Vital signs Documenting behaviors
Maintaining
  • Safety precautions
  • Geriatric care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Compassionate
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Urinary catheter care
  • End-of-life care
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Patient relations
  • CPR

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • BLS= Basic Life Support
  • CPR

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Medilodge of Portage
08.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Plainwell Pines
10.2023 - 08.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Heritage Community of Kalamazoo
04.2019 - 10.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Walker Medical

Kalamazoo Valley Community College

High School Diploma -

Even Start
Bonnie Jankowiak