Carissa Buckey
Jacksonville
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with expertise in patient-focused care and vital sign monitoring, Excelled in delivering compassionate support and emergency response, achieving significant improvements in patient well-being. Skilled in both geriatric and pediatric care, demonstrating exceptional bedside manner and patient assessments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wolfsons Children's Hospital
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Implemented infection control practices, contributing to a safe healthcare environment.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Yukon Kuskokwim Health long Term Care
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Customer Service Representative
Qavartavik Customer Lodging
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork, updating databases and generating reports.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism when dealing with difficult customers.
- Answered incoming calls and emails, providing frontline customer support or assistance with product and service transactions.
Behavioral Health Care Coordinator
Yukon Kuskokwim Health
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Built work schedules, staff assignments, staff meetings, and mandatory training.
- Assessed patients physical and mental health needs, developed treatment plans and coordinated services with physicians, therapists and other healthcare professionals.
- Served as liaison between patients, families and various healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
Patient Sitter
Wolfson's Children's Hospital
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes to nursing staff.
- Responded promptly to call lights and requests from the patient for assistance.
- Observed behaviors of patients for unusual reactions or changes in mood and attitude.
- Maintained compliance with HIPAA protocols to safeguard patient privacy.
COVID-19 Screener
Wolfson's Children Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal health regulations related to COVID-19 safety protocols.
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies and procedures related to Covid 19 pandemic situation.
- Directed individuals with symptoms or exposure to designated quarantine or testing areas.
Certified Nursing Assistant
SYNERGY HomeCare
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Responded quickly to emergency situations or changes in physical or mental conditions involving sudden illness or injury.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Performed housekeeping duties when necessary.
- Supported daily living activities by planning and serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning and positioning patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mayo Clinic
01.2016 - 10.2020
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar respiratory rate and heart rate.
- Turned and re-positioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
First Coast Highschool
05-2009
Skills
- Accurate vital sign documentation
- Patient-centered care
- Pediatric care
- Geriatric care
- Conducting patient assessments
- Emergency response coordination
- Electronic record keeping
- Specimen collection
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Patient catheter care
- Observing responses
- Basic emergency life support
- Lifting and transferring
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wolfsons Children's Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Yukon Kuskokwim Health long Term Care
07.2024 - 12.2024
Customer Service Representative
Qavartavik Customer Lodging
06.2024 - 12.2024
Behavioral Health Care Coordinator
Yukon Kuskokwim Health
09.2023 - 04.2024
Patient Sitter
Wolfson's Children's Hospital
03.2022 - 09.2023
COVID-19 Screener
Wolfson's Children Hospital
11.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
SYNERGY HomeCare
10.2020 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mayo Clinic
01.2016 - 10.2020
High School Diploma - General Studies
First Coast Highschool
Education and Training
other
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