Jacklyn Thole
Interlochen,MI
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nurse Aide with a proven track record at Grand Traverse Pavilions, enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and advanced skills in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy. Mentored new trainers, ensuring high-quality education in nursing aide tasks. Excelled in maintaining patient safety, with a focus on preventing complications and fostering trust through empathetic support.
Diligent Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive hands-on experience in patient care and support in various healthcare settings. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and contribute to overall wellbeing through meticulous attention to needs and compassionate care. Demonstrated strong communication and teamwork skills, ensuring seamless collaboration with medical staff and families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Aide
Grand Traverse Pavilions
06.2024 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nurses for timely intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by consistently meeting emotional needs through compassionate listening and empathetic support.
- Prevented complications by closely monitoring patients at risk for falls or pressure injuries.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient information in electronic health records.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in certified nurse aide field.
- Facilitated patient transfers and repositioning, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Served as a mentor to new trainers joining the team, sharing expertise on effective teaching strategies within nurse aide education settings.
Certified Nurse Aide
Medilodge of Traverse City
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Evaluated trainee performance through assessments, ensuring efficient progress in mastering nursing aide tasks.
- Provided constructive feedback to trainees, enabling continuous improvement in clinical skills and patient care techniques.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to tailor course content for optimal knowledge retention and skill development.
- Directly cared for patients at least 80 hours each month to maintain currency on clinical techniques.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Merchandise Stocker
Target
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Ensured accurate inventory counts by conducting regular audits and updating system records accordingly.
- Increased merchandise availability by efficiently organizing stockroom and maintaining inventory levels.
- Facilitated seasonal product transitions, ensuring smooth integration of new items into existing displays per company guidelines.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly assisting with product inquiries and location requests.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
- Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
- Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
- Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
- Greeted store customers and discussed needs.
- Worked with customers to pack items according to specific desires and requirements.
- Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for short-term promotions and final clearances.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI12-2024
Associate of General Studies -
Northwestern Michigan College
Traverse City, MI12-2023
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Toileting assistance
- Range of motion exercises
- Reliable team player
- Compassionate caregiver
- Adaptable
- Bedside manner
- End of life care
- Documenting behaviors
- Transporting patients
- Feeding assistance expert
- Diabetes management
- Documenting intake
- Patient evaluations
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Maintaining nutrition
- Educating families
- Caring for wounds
- Tracking symptoms
- HIPAA protocols
- CPR/AED
- Palliative Care
- Medical examination
- Physical assessments
- Pain Management
- Medical Terminology
- Professionalism
- Patient Advocacy
- Care plans
- Monitor IV fluids
- Sterilize equipment
Accomplishments
- Achieved license to be a Practical Nurse by completing Northwestern Michigan's college Nursing program with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved Nursing Skills through effectively attending clinical at Munson Medical center and working with med-surg, pediatric, OB, and orthopedic patients.
Certification
- Infection Control Certificate(IC)-Various providers offer courses that certify knowledge in preventing the spread of infections within healthcare facilities.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Michigan Board of Nursing.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Certified Nurse Aide
Grand Traverse Pavilions
06.2024 - Current
Certified Nurse Aide
Medilodge of Traverse City
05.2023 - 05.2024
Merchandise Stocker
Target
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Infection Control Certificate(IC)-Various providers offer courses that certify knowledge in preventing the spread of infections within healthcare facilities.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Michigan Board of Nursing.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
No Degree - Nursing
Northwestern Michigan College
Associate of General Studies -
Northwestern Michigan College
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