Jacqueline Alex
Certified Nursing Assistance
Houston,TX
Summary
Patient Care Nursing Assistant supports nursing staff in treatment and care of patients by assisting with daily life activities, transportation, cleanliness and performing basic nursing procedures taught during training and certification program. Identifies individual therapeutic requirements to care for personal needs, safety and comfort of patients and promotes positive physical, social and psychological environment. Practices medical asepsis, respects dignity and privacy with patient and family and maintains objectivity during patient care.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Certified Nursing Assistant
HCA Healthcare
Houston, TX
06.2019 - Current
- Maximized patient safety, employed interventions and interacted with patient to increase engagement and redirect behavior.
- Communicated and documented pertinent observations and information to maintain complete and accurate record of care given to patient.
- Recognized patient and family reactions to hospitalization, illness, procedures and staff and initiated supportive measures.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Monitored patients' status and reported any identified abnormalities or changes to nursing personnel.
- Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
Patient Care Technician
Eagle Trace
Houston, TX
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Responded to patient lights to handle needs and enhance overall comfort.
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Royal Oaks Nursing Home
Houston, TX
04.2016 - 08.2017
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Certified Nursing Assistant
West Houston Rehab
Houston, TX
03.2015 - 04.2017
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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 all needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX 01.2021 - Current
Skills
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Transporting patients
Supporting personal needs
Recording vital signs
Direct Patient Care
Inpatient care
Companionship and emotional support
Patient Assessments
Feeding assistance expert
Measuring bodily fluids
Conducting intakes
Observing responses
EMR / EHR
Patient Management
Patient-focused care
Documenting behaviors
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Houston Community College
01.2021 - Current
Patient Care Certified Nursing Assistant
HCA Healthcare
06.2019 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Eagle Trace
08.2017 - 04.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Royal Oaks Nursing Home
04.2016 - 08.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
West Houston Rehab
03.2015 - 04.2017