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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Core Competencies
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Jacqualine Henke

Fairfield,CA

Summary

Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant, bringing 20 years of excellent performance in medical roles. Willing and able to offer unwavering work ethic and dedication to patient care. Industrious and focused on continuous professional development.

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work, and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nextaff Staffing Agency
12.2020 - Current
  • 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.

Vineyard Technician

GeoVit Vineyard Services
05.2022 - 10.2022
  • Monitoring 8 vineyards in Napa and Sonoma counties.
  • Recording vineyard condition observations, and taking canopy measurements.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Completed job reports and logs immediately following end of workday.
  • Recorded specifically soil moisture and plant stress.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cedars -Sinai Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Participate in the implementation of patient care and contribute to the plan under the supervision of RN.
  • Provides for the safety of patients, families and significant others. Reduce the risk of health care acquired infection by staying in compliance with current CDC hand washing guidelines and isolation policy.
  • Safely use restraints interventions directed by the charge nurse or primary RN.
  • Maintain patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, recording intake and output, dispensing/retrieving patient care supplies, report abnormal Vital Signs to Charge Nurse or primary RN, as well as accurately documenting in electronic Medical Records.
  • Ensure environmental cleanliness in patient rooms and patient care area's.
  • Accompanies patients for any test/procedures.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.

Certified Nursing Assistant/ ICU/ MICU/ SICU/ CICU

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • Observed and reported patient issues/ concerns/ problems on an ongoing basis reported findings to the licensed nurse.
  • Contributed to the patient care process by assisting the patients in basic living activities such as bathing, oral care, positioning, linen changes and ambulating.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of age specific care, including but not limited to, identifying the need for additional safety measures, physiological normal values/readings; and assessing skin integrity, behavior, motor skills and/ or activities that place patients at risk as well as communicates effectively in a clear, concise, understandable manner. Applicable for the populations checked below: Infant( x) Pediatric (x) Adult (x) Geriatric (x).
  • Assist in transport of patients to and from critical care units.
  • Assist with admissions by: setting up room gathering supplies, connecting patient to required monitoring devices, and completing patient belonging list.
  • Obtain rhythm strips on all patients every 4 hours.
  • Delivered lab specimens and retrieved equipment when needed.
  • Assist RN and MDs with set up and performance of specific bedside procedures.
  • Performed Post Mortem care.

Emergency Room Patient Care Technician/Monitor Technician

Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta
09.2012 - 04.2020
  • Provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.
  • Provided high quality patient care to emergency room patients by operating cohesively alongside nurses and doctors.
  • Monitoring blood pressure, pulse, respirations, and temperature of patients.
  • Collecting blood, stool, urine, and other samples from patients.
  • Fitting patients for crutches and casts.
  • Handing doctors and nurses medical supplies during procedure.
  • Transporting patients.
  • Dressing wounds.
  • Communicating with patients and their families.
  • Taking patient medical history and information for treatment.
  • Assessed emergency situations and prioritized medical care for patients.
  • Immobilized patients for transport using backboard or other spinal mobilization.
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
  • Collaborated with team members and other responders, ensuring consistent communication to maintain order and efficient care delivery.
  • Preform EKG, providing assistants with BLS, secretarial duties.
  • Maintained knowledge and skills necessary to operate emergency equipment and perform emergency department technician functions.
  • Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
  • Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
  • Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
  • Measured and fit crutches and canes, instructing patients on proper use of support devices.

CNA Skills:

  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure.
  • Documented patient intake and output, and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Exhibited compassionate care communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
  • Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • Provided personal nursing assistance in pre-and post-operative situations.
  • Provided hands on medical care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing station.

Monitor Technician skills:

  • Recorded vascular information such as blood pressure, limb volume changes and oxygen saturations to inform diagnostic processes.
  • Checked, tested and maintained cardiology equipment to uphold optimal diagnostic standards.
  • Maintained confidential record on patient treatment and diagnosis to alleviate possible data breaches.
  • Operated diagnostic systems, adhering to all protocols to minimize machine damage and patient injury.
  • Collaborated effectively with interdisciplinary teams to deliver quality patient care.
  • Earned reputation for hard worker.
  • Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.
  • Compiled data from administered test and produced reports for submission to cardiologist.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hemet Valley Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2011


  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure.
  • Document patient intake and output also dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Documented information in patients charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mt. View High School
San Jacinto, CA
06.2003

Skills

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • In-depth knowledge of Cerner, Epic Electronic Health Records
  • Microsoft Word/Excel
  • Knowledge medical terminology
  • ICU, DOU, CICU, SICU, MICU/experience
  • Medical-surgical/ Telemetry experience
  • Orthopedic / experience
  • Bariatric /experience
  • Pediatric/experience
  • 12 lead EKG/ experience

Certification

  • Tennessee (CNA)#223887
  • California (CNA) #00605161
  • Basic Rhythm Recognition/Certification
  • AHA-Basic life support (BLS)


References

Kristen Butler (Director Of Emergency Department)562-743-1176

Veronica Delgado (RN)951-642-7890

Lola Wall (charge nurse)951-764-2806

Charles Brown (paramedic)731-413-3911

Core Competencies

  • Integrity/Accountability
  • Action oriented
  • Customer focused/Ethics and values
  • Compassion
  • Effective communication
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Vineyard Technician

GeoVit Vineyard Services
05.2022 - 10.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Cedars -Sinai Medical Center
06.2021 - 09.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nextaff Staffing Agency
12.2020 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant/ ICU/ MICU/ SICU/ CICU

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center
07.2020 - 10.2020

Emergency Room Patient Care Technician/Monitor Technician

Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta
09.2012 - 04.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hemet Valley Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2011

High School Diploma -

Mt. View High School
Jacqualine Henke