Diana Jones
Jackson,MS
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at St Catherines Village, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Enhanced patient satisfaction through emotional support and effective mobility assistance. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and train new staff, ensuring high-quality, patient-focused care in a safe environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
HomeWell Care
1265 Gluckstadt Rd. Madison Ms 39110
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care tasks and activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to registered nurses.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Supported patients with mobility, ensuring safety during transfers and ambulation.
- Documented patient interactions and care provided in electronic health records.
- Adhered to infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment.
- Participated in training sessions to develop skills in patient assistance techniques.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Nursing Assistant
St Catherines Village
200 Dominican Dr.
10.2021 - 06.2025
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance patient comfort and satisfaction.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
- Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Assisted Living
501 E Northside Dr. Clinton Ms 39056
01.2017 - 10.2021
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively monitoring vital signs and accurately documenting medical information.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
CNA
Nurstat
Jackson Ms
06.2008 - 07.2016
- Provided compassionate patient care by assisting with daily activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure quality of care and prompt medical attention.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement personalized care plans for patients.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care, safety protocols, and effective communication techniques.
Education
GED -
Forest Hill High School
Jackson, MSCertification -
CNA Training Center
Jackson, MSSkills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mobility assistance
- Catheter care
- Electronic charting
- Companionship and emotional support
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
HomeWell Care
08.2025 - Current
Nursing Assistant
St Catherines Village
10.2021 - 06.2025
Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Assisted Living
01.2017 - 10.2021
CNA
Nurstat
06.2008 - 07.2016
GED -
Forest Hill High School
Certification -
CNA Training Center