Emma Nelson
Jackson
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Jackson County Medical Care Facility
Jackson
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
CNA in Training
Jackson Area Career Center
Jackson
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Performed basic nursing procedures under the direction of registered nurses.
- Assisted with transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs or stretchers and vice versa.
- Organized supplies in the treatment area ensuring that appropriate items were readily available at all times.
Resident Aide
Legacy Assisted Living
Jackson
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted regular room checks throughout shift to ensure cleanliness standards are met.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities as designated in care plans.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - High School
Northwest High School
Jackson , MISkills
- Patient care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Wound care
- Safety protocols
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Admitting support
- Direct patient care
- Patient positioning
- Preparing meals
- Medical charting
- Maintaining privacy
- Dementia care
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Problem-solving abilities
- Documenting behaviors
- Compassion and empathy
- Transfer techniques
- Collecting specimens
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability
- Oxygen therapy
- Health monitoring
Timeline
CNA
Jackson County Medical Care Facility
04.2025 - Current
CNA in Training
Jackson Area Career Center
02.2025 - 03.2025
Resident Aide
Legacy Assisted Living
03.2024 - 03.2025
Some College (No Degree) - High School
Northwest High School