ERICA JACKSON
Tifton,USA
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nurse Assistant with extensive experience at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort through compassionate care and effective communication. CPR certified, skilled in infection control, and committed to delivering high-quality support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, Georgia
04.2023 - Current
- Working under the supervision of Doctor's and Registered Nurses by helping patients with activities of daily living
- Duties include bathing, dressing, range of motion, assisting with bathroom privileges, and taking daily vital signs
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted with ambulation training for those who are physically impaired.
- Answered call lights in a timely manner and responded appropriately to requests from patients or family members.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Certified Nurses Assistant
Snapnurse
Atlanta, Georgia
12.2022 - 02.2023
- Travel nurse assistant to California to assist with the Covid Pandemic crisis
- Contract consisted of six weeks giving patient care and adls to patients
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted with transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs or stretchers.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Aided patients with activities of daily living such as eating, toileting, and grooming.
- Utilized appropriate infection control measures when providing direct patient care services.
Emergency Room Technician
Coffee Regional Medical Center
Douglas, Georgia
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Emergency room technician working under the supervision of registered nurses and physician providing care for people in emergent situations
- Provided patient care by taking vital signs, inserting IVs, drawing blood and administering medications.
- Recorded all pertinent information regarding patient encounters into electronic health records system.
- Conducted laboratory tests on specimens collected from patients in accordance with lab policies.
- Maintained supplies in the Emergency Room including stocking shelves and disposing of outdated or expired items.
- Assisted with CPR and airway clearing procedures during emergencies.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Responded quickly and efficiently to code blue calls in order to provide effective lifesaving measures.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
Albany, Georgia
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Working under the supervision of Doctor's and Registered Nurses by helping patients with activities of daily living
- Duties include bathing, dressing, range of motion, assisting with bathroom privileges, and taking daily vital signs
Direct Support Professional
Diversified Enterprises
Tifton, Georgia
10.2018 - 01.2021
- Providing daily care in a home setting with persons that have mental disabilities
- Providing a safe and effective environment
- Providing with activities of daily living to regain independence
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tift Regional Medical Center
Tifton, GA
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Worth County High School
Sylvester, Georgia05-2004
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Assisting with ambulation
- Activities of daily living
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate care
- Feeding assistance
- Range of motion exercises
- Toileting assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Transfer techniques
- Direct patient care
- Ambulation assistance
- Safety precautions
- Customer service
- Basic life support
- CPR certified by the American Red Cross
Certification
Basic Life Support
Certified Nurse Assistant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Certified Nurses Assistant
Snapnurse
12.2022 - 02.2023
Emergency Room Technician
Coffee Regional Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
Certified Nurse Assistant
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
10.2020 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Tift Regional Medical Center
03.2019 - 09.2019
Direct Support Professional
Diversified Enterprises
10.2018 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Worth County High School