Jacy Gross
Larned,KS
Summary
Knowledgeable in assisting senior citizens with various daily activities. Dedicated, hardworking nursing assistant with 8 years of experience providing general housekeeping and health services to patients and providing excellent care for patients while helping them maintain a positive lifestyle. Experienced with providing comprehensive patient care in various healthcare settings. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to enhance patient well-being and comfort. Knowledge of medical procedures and patient management, ensuring high standards of care and efficiency.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Medication Aide
Diversicare Of Larned
05.2023 - Current
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans for residents' medication management.
- Educated patients on medication purpose, side effects, and adherence strategies.
- Maintained accurate documentation of medication administration and patient responses.
- Trained new staff on medication procedures and compliance standards effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to optimize patient care and safety outcomes.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering strictly to HIPAA regulations during all aspects of medication handling and administration processes.
Health Information Management Coordinator
Diversicare of Larned
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Gathering patient data for thorough medical records.
- Supplying nursing staff with important forms and documents.
- Delivering charts to assigned areas of the facility.
- Following facility policies as well as federal and state laws.
- Maintained client confidentiality at all times.
- Ensured any release of information requests were HIPAA-compliant.
- Maintained all medical records information both in paper files in the file room as well as on the electronic filing system.
- Updating patient charts.
- Ensuring physician orders are signed.
- Conducted regular audits of health records to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
Certified Nursing Assistant
QS Nurses
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Cared for patients in facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Traveled to facilities around Kansas in need of more staff.
- Provide ideal care with minimal training to the floor.
- Maintained good communication with staff and residents.
- Making/changing bed materials when needed and also repositioning unable residents to prevent bedsores.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Diversicare of Larned
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual care plans.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
- Completed all activities of daily living such as bathing, shaving, changing clothing, companion, vital signs, feeding, and toileting.
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.
- Helped serve meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Comforted patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
- Making/changing bed materials when needed and also repositioning unable residents to prevent bedsores.
Dietary Aide
Cherry Village
05.2016 - 02.2018
- Educated and trained patients about the importance of meal preparation and dietary choices
- Compiled weekly inventories of patient food items, stock-keeping units, menu items, and nutritional information
- Required to assist in cleaning work areas, dining room floor, dining room tables, and dining room chairs after each meal and occasionally after special events, sweep and mop floor at the end of shift.
- Assist in the cleaning of the kitchen equipment, food storage area, and supply areas according to the facility schedule.
- Performed duties in a swift and orderly fashion in order to accomplish tasks in allotted time.
- Serve patient trays and help cook meals.
Education
Stafford Learning Center
Stafford, KSundefined
Great Bend High School
Great Bend, KSSkills
- Strong understanding of HIPAA and privacy laws
- Excellent organizational and computer skills
- Good attention to detail
- Good oral communication skills
- Good understanding of medical file documentation
- Preparing Meals
- Recording Vital Signs
- Infection Control Procedures
- Proper hygiene
- Understanding of common disorders
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Consistency
- Attention to detail
- Basic life support
- Medical terminology
- Geriatric care
- ADL support
- Reliable team player
Certification
- CMA - Certified Medication Aide
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Languages
English
Timeline
Certified Medication Aide
Diversicare Of Larned
05.2023 - Current
Health Information Management Coordinator
Diversicare of Larned
05.2023 - 10.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
QS Nurses
06.2021 - 02.2023
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Diversicare of Larned
03.2019 - 07.2021
Dietary Aide
Cherry Village
05.2016 - 02.2018
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Great Bend High School
Stafford Learning Center
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