Carol Jolly
Pleasureville,Kentucky
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. 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. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
AMS Healthcare Staffing
12.2022 - Current
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Monitored patient vitals
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Supported needs of 14 residents under long-term care.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant, Preceptor
Franciscan Healthcare
10.2013 - 01.2021
- Reviewed documentation and activities of student CNAs and corrected insufficient or harmful actions.
- Supported new nursing assistants through hands-on training, guidance, and mentorship as a Certified Nursing Assistant Preceptor.
- Maintained detailed records of students' activities and training progress.
- Protected patients' dignity, rights, and safety while providing students numerous learning opportunities each day.
- Managed caseload of at least 12 patients each day and capitalized on opportunities to show students techniques and help each get necessary practice.
- Oriented new staff to facility and policies governing nursing staff and patient care.
- Worked collaboratively to teach new nursing staff how to work with team members and freely report problems.
- Determined readiness of each CNA to take on additional responsibility and work independently based on multi-factor analyses.
- Promoted patient-centered care by actively listening to concerns, advocating for their needs, and providing emotional support when needed.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Mentored new hires in proper procedures for handling medical emergencies while maintaining composure under pressure.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
American Red Cross
Louisville, KY09.2013
Diploma -
Shawnee High School
Shawnee High School 05.1997
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Heart saver CPR AED
- Medical Equipment Operations
- Electronic Recordkeeping
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
AMS Healthcare Staffing
12.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant, Preceptor
Franciscan Healthcare
10.2013 - 01.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistance
American Red Cross
Diploma -
Shawnee High School
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