Cierra Zirjacks
JOPLIN,MO
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Wildwood Ranch, dedicated to enhancing patient comfort and dignity. Skilled in monitoring vital signs and implementing personalized care plans, I excel in fostering emotional support and maintaining HIPAA compliance, ensuring high-quality patient-focused care. Proven ability to advocate for patient needs and improve overall well-being.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wildwood Ranch
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, ensuring safety standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Documented patient progress and care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported training of new staff on operational procedures and patient care protocols.
- Engaged patients in therapeutic activities to enhance physical and emotional well-being.
- Advocated for patient needs by effectively communicating with families and medical personnel.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Home Health Aide
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing personal comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring prompt medical attention.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering positive relationships with clients.
- Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining adherence to care plans and safety protocols.
- Documented client progress in care logs, contributing to accurate record-keeping and communication among caregivers.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to implement individualized care strategies effectively.
- Developed personalized activity plans that engaged clients and improved their overall well-being.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Joplin Health and Rehabilitation
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, ensuring safety standards.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Documented patient progress and care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported training of new staff on operational procedures and patient care protocols.
- Engaged patients in therapeutic activities to enhance physical and emotional well-being.
- Advocated for patient needs by effectively communicating with families and medical personnel.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Carthage Sr High
Carthage, MO05.2008
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
- End-of-life care
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Complex Problem-solving
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wildwood Ranch
01.2025 - 06.2025
Home Health Aide
Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
03.2024 - 06.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Joplin Health and Rehabilitation
08.2014 - 12.2014
High School Diploma - General Studies
Carthage Sr High