Chrysten Jackson
Lancaster,TX
Summary
Energetic Nurse Aide with 8 months of experience providing comprehensive support and care to patients. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Westridge Nursing Center
03.2023 - Current
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood pressure levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Stocker Associate
Walmart
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
- Collaborated with backroom and receiving team, working night shifts to support inventory fulfillment goals.
- Maintained inventory and ordered new supplies to meet expected needs.
- Selected by general and warehouse managers to tackle special projects, expediting stock implementation during shortages.
- Assisted in development of trainees, providing instruction and support to optimize readiness.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
- Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles.
- Performed inventory control, such as counting and stocking merchandise.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Changed sales floor signs to show current pricing and support product promotions.
- Removed debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal.
- Maintained fitness in order to move merchandise efficiently and safely.
- Acknowledged safety issues and contacted shift supervisor regarding concerns and for quick resolution.
- Applied proper safety procedures in warehouse, stockroom and store and immediately informed management of safety concerns.
- Assisted maintenance team with organizing and cleaning warehouse, stockroom and store near shift close.
- Kept documentation and records accurate and up-to-date with latest data to prevent errors in processing or delivery.
Nursing Assistant
Natchitoches Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, O2 levels, respirations and blood pressure.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to Charge Nurse to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
Student Worker
PALS Program
09.2017 - 05.2020
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
- Watched and Cared for children
- Helped with homework
Education
High School Diploma -
Pleasnt Hill High School
Pleasant Hill, LA06.2020
Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Patient Care and Safety
- Patient-Focused Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Collecting Specimens
- Behavior Redirection
- Infection Control Procedures
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Recording Vital Signs
- Oral Hygiene
- Nursing Assistance
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Bed Transfers
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Documenting Behaviors
- Calm Under Stress
- Restock Shelves
- Floor Assignments
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Observation Documentation
- Supply Restocking
- Dressing Assistance
- Simple Dressings
- Quality Patient Care
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Monitor Vitals
- Dietary Needs
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Reading Comprehension
- Symptom Documentation
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Westridge Nursing Center
03.2023 - Current
Stocker Associate
Walmart
08.2022 - 12.2022
Nursing Assistant
Natchitoches Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - 08.2022
Student Worker
PALS Program
09.2017 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Pleasnt Hill High School
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