Catherine Annemarie Roach Jones
The Bottom,Saba
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience at Saba Cares, skilled in direct patient support and vital signs monitoring. Successfully enhanced patient satisfaction through customized care plans and emotional support. Proven ability to collaborate with teams and assist special needs individuals, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all patients.
Experienced with classroom support, lesson preparation, and student interaction. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to enhance educational experience. Knowledge of adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs and fostering productive learning environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Saba Cares
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop individualized care plans.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Pedagogical Assistant (group Leader)
White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation
10.2014 - 01.2023
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to educators for continuous improvement of teaching strategies.
- Organized classroom activities and resources to create a conducive learning environment for all students.
- Assisted teachers in managing classroom activities, ensuring a positive and productive learning environment.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by participating in team meetings and collaborating on various projects.
- Actively participated in professional development workshops to stay current on pedagogical best practices.
- Aided special needs students with tailored instruction, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities for learning success.
- Managed administrative tasks such as grading assignments, maintaining records, and preparing reports on student performance.
- Supported students'' academic growth by providing one-on-one guidance and tutoring sessions as needed.
- Promoted critical thinking skills through thought-provoking questions and problem-solving exercises within the classroom setting.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain a disciplined and focused classroom atmosphere.
- Encouraged parental involvement by organizing parent-teacher conferences and providing regular updates on student progress.
- Coordinated field trips and educational outings, enriching students'' understanding of real-world applications of course material.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dominica Grammar School
Commonwealth Of DominicaAssociate of Arts - Secretarial Studies
Sint Caroline Business College
Bridgetown, BarbadosNo Degree -
Sint Maarten Medical Center
Sint Maarten08-2022
Associate of Arts - Social Pedagogic Worker (SPW 3)
National Institution For Professional Advancement (NIPA)
Sunt Maarten07-2017
Skills
- Direct patient support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health record management
- Wound care assistance
- Assistance with daily living activities
- Customized care plans
- Hygiene oversight
- Team collaboration
- Special needs support
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Saba Cares
03.2023 - Current
Pedagogical Assistant (group Leader)
White and Yellow Cross Care Foundation
10.2014 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Dominica Grammar School
Associate of Arts - Secretarial Studies
Sint Caroline Business College
No Degree -
Sint Maarten Medical Center
Associate of Arts - Social Pedagogic Worker (SPW 3)
National Institution For Professional Advancement (NIPA)