Jacey Gaiss
Valdosta,Georgia
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Detail-oriented with successful healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Collaborate with medical professionals, patients, and families to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dialysis Technician
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
- Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
- Set-up equipment for dialysis and primed dialyzer in preparation for use.
- Performed routine quality control and safety checks on all equipment.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Measured and recorded patients' pre-dialysis and post-dialysis vital statistics.
- Explained dialysis procedures and hemodialysis machine operation to patients prior to treatment to ease anxieties.
- Safely transported, transferred and positioned patients on chairs for treatment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Cashier
Farmer Brown's Produce Market
05.2018 - 10.2021
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Education
Practical Nursing
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GA12.2023
High School Diploma -
Brooks County High School
Quitman, GA05.2022
Skills
- Documenting Behaviors
- Transporting Patients
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Consistent Follow Through
- Patient-Focused Care
- Calm Under Stress
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Monitor Vitals
- Emotional and Social Support
- Compassionate Caregiver
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Dialysis Technician
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
07.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Colquitt Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 07.2023
Cashier
Farmer Brown's Produce Market
05.2018 - 10.2021
Practical Nursing
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Brooks County High School
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