Jahmeela Kirksey
MD
Summary
Empathetic Geriatric Nursing Assistant with specialized skilled nursing facility experience assists elderly patients with health and hygiene tasks to support comfort and well-being. Offers basic care, companionship and transport under direction of nursing staff. Completed Maryland-approved GNA certification course and passed state exam to serve in hospitals, clinics, retirement homes and special care units. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Sterling Care Center
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily activities.
- Enhanced patients'' cognitive abilities through engaging conversations and memory exercises.
- Ensured timely medication administration by closely following prescribed schedules and dosages.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, performing regular room checks and sanitation procedures.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues, utilizing proper lifting techniques to prevent injuries to them or myself.
- Educated family members on caregiving best practices, ensuring continuity of care upon discharge from the facility.
- Documented bath record, bowel and bladder training, meal completion and flow sheets to support patient care plan.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Supported needs of numerous residents under long-term care.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
Willow Street, PA12.2023
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living
- Client Documentation
- Patient Care
- Infection Control
- Medication Administration
- Empathy and Compassion
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention
- CPR Certification
- Catheter Care
- IV Setup
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- CPR certified
- GNA
Timeline
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Sterling Care Center
11.2021 - 01.2023
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center