Bridgette Jacinto
Lancaster,CA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atherton Baptist Homes
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Huntington Healthcare Center
05.2014 - 05.2015
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Keiro Nursing Home
02.2012 - 02.2014
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA06-2010
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
Los Angeles, CA06-2008
Skills
- Monitoring fluids
- Infection control procedures
- Vital sign recording
- Electronic charting
- Patient lifting
- Compassionate
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Atherton Baptist Homes
06.2016 - 06.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Huntington Healthcare Center
05.2014 - 05.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Keiro Nursing Home
02.2012 - 02.2014
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
East Los Angeles College
High School Diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School