Donna Jernigan
Raleigh,MS
Summary
Reliable and honest School Custodian skilled in maintaining clean and orderly interior and exterior building spaces. Careful in managing every cleaning task, including floors, bathrooms, trash removal and windows, with diligence.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
School Custodian
Kleen Pro
Raleigh, MS
11.2020 - Current
- Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Completed routine floor stripping, sealing and finishing.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Supervised supplies in inventory and submitted reorder requests.
- Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows and dusting.
- Operated compactors and balers to discard cardboard boxes and trash.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, MS
08.1999 - 03.2016
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in [Number]-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for patient rooms.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hillcrest
Magee, MS
01.1999 - 10.2002
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Dental Assistant
Family Dental Clinic
Brandon, MS
01.1999 - 12.2000
- Educated patients by giving oral hygiene, plaque control and postoperative instructions.
- Performed general chair-side duties for general dentistry, endo procedures and oral surgery.
- Supported dentists during procedures, assisting dental fillings, permanent and temporary crowns and sealants.
- Prepared and arranged instruments, medications and required materials for dental procedures.
- Scheduled appointments, prepared bills and received payment for dental services by completing insurance forms, verifying insurance information and maintaining records.
- Assisted dentists, hygienists and other personnel by handing appropriate tools and supplies needed for procedures.
- Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
- Prepared and positioned patients for procedures, clipping dental napkins and placing patient safety devices.
- Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
- Booked patient appointments and managed treatment details using MS Excel and industry-standard registration software.
- Sanitized trays, instruments and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Educated patients on dental hygiene, pre-surgical instructions and post-surgical care.
- Helped dentists restore teeth by applying permanent and temporary fillings and crowns.
- Took dental images following strict patient protection rules, applying lead aprons.
- Verified proper operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting malfunctions and calling for repairs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rolling Acres Retirement Center
Raleigh, MS
01.1992 - 08.1999
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
GED -
West Jones High School
Laurel, MS 02.1990 - 02.1990
No Degree - Nursing
Jones Junior College
Ellisville, MS 01.2008 - 01.2010
- Medical Billing & Coding
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
Delray Beach, FL 07.2021 - 04.2022
Timeline
- Medical Billing & Coding
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
07.2021 - 04.2022
School Custodian
Kleen Pro
11.2020 - Current
No Degree - Nursing
Jones Junior College
01.2008 - 01.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician
University Of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
08.1999 - 03.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hillcrest
01.1999 - 10.2002
Dental Assistant
Family Dental Clinic
01.1999 - 12.2000
Certified Nursing Assistant
Rolling Acres Retirement Center
01.1992 - 08.1999
GED -
West Jones High School
02.1990 - 02.1990
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