ESSENCE JONES
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant offering 13+ years of experience in healthcare environments.4 Years of pediatric care work places and environment.
Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner, and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance medical technology. Currently in school for Certified Medical
Assistant./ Pediatric care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cliveden Rehab And Nursing
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Helped with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and grooming and administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature and documented patient care services by charting in designated areas
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately
- Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients' status
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oakwood Rehabilitation And Skilled Nursing Center
05.2020 - 12.2021
- Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity
- 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
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy, and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cas Home Health Care
06.2016 - 12.2020
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing individualized care plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Worked with healthcare team to develop new dialysis treatment flow sheet and other log forms, improving clinical documentation and accountability.
- Administered medication using infusion pumps, ensuring accurate dosage and timely delivery.
- Implemented infection control practices to maintain a sterile environment and prevent cross-contamination.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Home Health Aide
Sarah Care and Pediatrics Care
01.2010 - 11.2014
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors
- Helped clients move in bed, stand, or walk using proper body mechanics techniques
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure
- Always maintained confidentiality of patient information as per HIPAA regulations
- Enhanced patient recovery by implementing individualized care plans and closely monitoring progress.
- Administered medications safely according to physicians'' orders while monitoring potential side effects or adverse reactions in pediatric patients.
- Served as a resource for families seeking guidance on available community resources and support services catered to their child''s specific needs.
- Provided high-quality, compassionate care to medically fragile children in their homes, ensuring a comfortable environment for healing.
- Developed strong rapport with families by effectively addressing questions or concerns regarding their child''s health status or treatment plan.
- Took vital signs to assess patient health progress and needs.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
Home Health Aide
Open Systems Healthcare
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician
Education
High School Diploma -
University City High School
Philadelphia, PA06.2007
Skills
- Excellent Verbal and Written Communication
- Epic System
- ADLS
- Responding to Emergencies
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
- Patient Assessments
- Bedside Manner
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Understands Mobility Assistance Needs
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Care & Safety
- Diagnostic Testing
- Electronic Medical Records
- Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Privacy / HIPAA Regulations
- Patient Advocacy and Support
- Electronic Charting
- Direct Patient Care
- Documenting behaviors
- EMR / EHR
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Companionship and emotional support
- Specimen Collection
- Ambulation Assistance
- Patient Lifting
- Mobility Assistance
- Observing responses
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic charting
- Medical terminology
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- BLS and CPR certified
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cliveden Rehab And Nursing
01.2021 - 02.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oakwood Rehabilitation And Skilled Nursing Center
05.2020 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cas Home Health Care
06.2016 - 12.2020
Home Health Aide
Open Systems Healthcare
03.2013 - 03.2014
Home Health Aide
Sarah Care and Pediatrics Care
01.2010 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
University City High School
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