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Erin Jackson

Smithfield,VA

Summary

Compassionate Nursing Assistant with experience in providing support to nursing staff and delivering high-quality care to patients. Skilled in performing vital sign checks, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a clean and safe environment for all patients. Demonstrated ability to improve patient satisfaction through empathetic communication and efficient resolution of concerns.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Sentara Obici Hospital
Suffolk, Virginia
03.2025 - Current
  • Take vitals, draw lab work, insure patients needs are met.

Responded quickly in emergency situations by providing appropriate first aid measures.

  • Participated in quality improvement activities within the department.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
  • Organized supplies in order to maintain adequate stock levels throughout shift.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and sterilized.
  • Reported any observed changes in behavior or physical condition to the nursing staff immediately.
  • Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
  • Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
  • Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
  • Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
  • Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.

Substitute Teacher

Surry Elementary School
Smithfield, VA
11.2023 - Current
  • Developed creative learning strategies to engage all types of learners.
  • Monitored student progress throughout the day.
  • Monitored student progress and provided feedback for improvement.

Nursing Assistant

Tidewater Medical Training
Hampton, VA
01.2025 - 02.2025
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.

Correctional Officer

Sussex II State Prison
Waverly , VA
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
  • Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.

911 Dispatcher

Surry County Sheriff's Office
Surry, Virginia
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance from law enforcement personnel in the field.
  • Entered pertinent information into computer aided dispatch system; maintained detailed records of all dispatched calls.
  • Assigned appropriate resources for responding to incidents based on established guidelines and protocols.

Home Health Aide

Helping Hands Nursing Solutions
Surry
10.2018 - 10.2019
  • Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
  • Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
  • Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.

Picker Packer

Amazon
Petersburg , VA
10.2018 - 04.2019
  • Labeled packages accurately with destination addresses for shipping purposes.
  • Reported any damaged products to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
  • Assisted in unloading delivery trucks when necessary using pallet jacks or hand carts.

Education

Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant

Tidewater Medical Training
Hampton, VA
02-2025

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Tidewater Medical Training
Hampton, VA
01-2020

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA

Skills

  • Activity management
  • Results-focused
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Smartboard technology

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Sentara Obici Hospital
03.2025 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Tidewater Medical Training
01.2025 - 02.2025

Substitute Teacher

Surry Elementary School
11.2023 - Current

Correctional Officer

Sussex II State Prison
01.2022 - 01.2023

911 Dispatcher

Surry County Sheriff's Office
04.2021 - 12.2021

Home Health Aide

Helping Hands Nursing Solutions
10.2018 - 10.2019

Picker Packer

Amazon
10.2018 - 04.2019

Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant

Tidewater Medical Training

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Tidewater Medical Training

Some College (No Degree) - Biology

Old Dominion University
Erin Jackson