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
Jacksonville, FL
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
Bethel, AK
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
Bethel, AK
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
Bethel, AK
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
Jacksonville, FL
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
Jacksonville, FL
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
Jacksonville, FL
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
Jacksonville, FL
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