Elizabeth Jernigan
Leakesville,MS
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Greene County Hospital
12.2018 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Assistant Manager
Wards
03.2016 - 12.2018
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
Education
GED -
Greene County High School
Leakesville, MSSkills
- First Aid
- Wheelchair Assistance
- Coordination
- Family Support and Assistance
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Admitting Support
- Conducting Intakes
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Critical Thinking
- Patient Safety Management
- Recording Vital Signs
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Sterilization Techniques
- Intake Recording
- Reading Comprehension
- Observation Documentation
- Inpatient Care
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Geriatrics
- Bed Transfers
- Monitor Vitals
- Trustworthy Companion
- Oral Hygiene
- Monitoring
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Light Housekeeping
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
Timeline
CNA
Greene County Hospital
12.2018 - Current
Assistant Manager
Wards
03.2016 - 12.2018
GED -
Greene County High School
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