JaCarla Pope
Detroit,MI
Summary
Dedicated CNA with extensive experience at StoryPoint Senior Living, excelling in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Demonstrated compassion and empathy, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and emergency response, ensuring safety and confidentiality. Proven track record in improving patient independence and dignity through attentive, patient-focused care.
Healthcare professional committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathetic care and attention to deta
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
StoryPoint Senior Living
06.2022 - 11.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
CNA
Imperial Rehab and Nursing
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
CNA
The Lakeland Center
01.2017 - 06.2020
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Bingham Farms , MI03-2025
No Degree - Nursing
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI01-2023
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Carson Science And Medicine
Detroit, MI06-2016
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- End-of-life care
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient transfers
- Compassionate communication
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Wound care
- Active listening
- Health monitoring
- Medication assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Reliable team player
- Safety precautions
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric care
- Mobility assistance
- Specimen collection
- Transporting patients
- Patient management
- Preparing meals
- Pediatric care
- Chronic disease management
- Tracheostomy care
- Quick problem solver
- Monitoring fluids
- Vital sign recording
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
CNA
StoryPoint Senior Living
06.2022 - 11.2025
CNA
Imperial Rehab and Nursing
06.2020 - 06.2022
CNA
The Lakeland Center
01.2017 - 06.2020
LPN - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
No Degree - Nursing
Wayne County Community College
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Carson Science And Medicine