Holden Jessica
Salem,WV
Summary
Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Clarksburg Healthcare
Clarksburg, West Virginia
02.2014 - Current
- Provided direct patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized care plans.
Health Care Aide
Doddridge county senior citizens
West Union, West Virginia
07.2006 - 07.2013
- Monitored health and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
- Helped patients maintain their independence while providing support when needed.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance well-being.
- Provided emotional support to those requiring end-of-life care.
- Documented care activities accurately in resident records daily.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure effective care delivery.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques and community resources.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients according to health regulations standards.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas.
- Answered call lights promptly in order to meet patient needs in a timely manner.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Reported any changes or concerns to supervising nurse or physician promptly.
- Observed and documented changes in patient's condition including physical and emotional well-being.
- Transported patients to appointments using wheelchairs or stretchers when necessary.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as wound care, catheter care and ostomy management.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Participated in continuing education activities to stay up-to-date on best practices.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations following established protocols.
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans for individual patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted in the implementation of care plans for individual patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician.
Education
February 2012 -
Cna Training
02.2013 - 03.2013
Liberty High School
Clarksburg, West VirginiaSkills
- Direct patient care
- Basic nursing procedures
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Care plan implementation
- Wound care
- Health monitoring
- Basic life support
- Infection control practices
- End-of-life care
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Positioning patients
- Patient transfers
- Patient lifting
- Lifting and transferring
- Performing patient intakes
- Indirection patient care
- Patient management
- EHR management
- Safety precautions
- Clinical documentation
- Problem-solving
- Oxygen therapy
- Observing responses
- Compassionate support
- Effective communication
- Empathetic communication
- Active listening
- Compassion and empathy
- Emotional support
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Shared governance
- HIPAA compliance
- Physical stamina
- Heavy lifting
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Preparing meals
- Meal planning
- Emotional companionship
- Preparing meals
- Positioning patients
- Meal planning
- Emotional companionship
Timeline
CNA
Clarksburg Healthcare
02.2014 - Current
February 2012 -
Cna Training
02.2013 - 03.2013
Health Care Aide
Doddridge county senior citizens
07.2006 - 07.2013
Liberty High School