Jahmela Garrett

Certified Nursing Assistant

Valley View Health and Rehabilitation

01.2024 - Current

Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
Monitored vital signs, documenting changes for nursing staff review.
Provided compassionate care to diverse patient populations in rehabilitation settings.
Supported nurses during medical procedures, enhancing patient safety and efficiency.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas, promoting a hygienic environment.
Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care plans and progress.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.
Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and facility protocols.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Assisted physical therapists in implementing treatment plans for patients.
Educated patients on exercises and proper use of rehabilitation equipment.
Monitored patient progress and reported observations to the therapy team.
Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring progress and providing timely updates to supervising therapists.
Increased patient engagement with therapeutic exercises through clear instruction, demonstration, and consistent encouragement.
Improved patient mobility using passive and active therapeutic exercises.
Maintained care continuity through multidisciplinary teamwork and collaboration.
Assisted patients with employing assistive devices such as splints and braces to support treatment goals.
Completed passive and active manual therapy techniques to help patients manage pain and related symptoms.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Education

GED -

High School Diploma -

Skills

Certification

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

GED -

High School Diploma -

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