Jailah Blalark
Summary
A dynamic and empathetic healthcare professional with a proven track record at Select Specialty Hospital, enhancing patient care through exceptional teamwork, collaboration, and complex problem-solving skills. Knowledge in ECG interpretation and Patient Care, coupled with a commitment to high-quality customer service, has led to significant improvements in patient satisfaction and care standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Nurse Tech
Select Specialty Hospital
11.2020 - Current
- Ensured timely responses to call lights, attending to patients'' needs quickly and efficiently.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and active listening skills during interactions.
- Participated in educational opportunities to continually improve nursing knowledge and enhance the quality of patient care provided.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills in performing wound care, catheter insertion under the supervision of a registered nurse.
- Gained valuable experience in caring for diverse patient populations, including trach & vented patients, wound care patients, and those with critical conditions.
Home Health Aide
Home Instead Senior Care
08.2019 - 10.2020
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
Specialty Sales Associate
Target Corporation
09.2018 - 08.2019
- Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction by addressing inquiries promptly and resolving any concerns or issues that arose.
- Assisted management with merchandising displays, creating visually appealing arrangements that attracted customer interest.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring adequate stock availability for customer demand and seasonal trends.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Sales Associate
TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
ATA College
225 Pictoria Dr #200, Cincinnati, OH 4524612.2020
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Hamilton, OH05.2017
Skills
- 2 years of cross training & experience in Telemetry and Unit Clerk positions, which have provided me with skills in ECG Interpretation, Record Scanning/filing, and EPIC & Excell documentation
- Time Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- HIPAA Compliance
- Customer Service
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Training
Timeline
Student Nurse Tech
Select Specialty Hospital
11.2020 - Current
Home Health Aide
Home Instead Senior Care
08.2019 - 10.2020
Specialty Sales Associate
Target Corporation
09.2018 - 08.2019
Sales Associate
TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
08.2016 - 08.2017
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
ATA College
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School