Jakerra Jones
TX
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Patient Care Technician/Nursing Student with experience providing high-quality patient care under the supervision of nursing staff. Skilled in monitoring vital signs, maintaining accurate documentation, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring patient safety and satisfaction. Demonstrates strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.
Ready to contribute to patient care excellence. Expertise in providing compassionate care and supporting medical staff in fast-paced environments. Reliable team player focused on adapting to evolving patient needs and delivering quality outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician / Nursing Assistant
Aspire Hospital
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Provide patient care under the direction of nursing staff, performing only those tasks validated by training and competency standards.
- Monitor ongoing patient status and promptly respond to any changes in condition by notifying and assisting nurses and other healthcare team members in addressing patient care needs.
- Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges by preparing charts, checking and preparing rooms, and accurately receiving, logging, and securing patient valuables and personal items to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery.
- Conduct regular patient rounding to assess conditions, report changes promptly, and seek assistance to ensure safe, high-quality care.
- Assess and address patient, environmental, and family needs in a respectful and timely manner to enhance satisfaction.
- Maintain unit cleanliness and compliance with infection control and environmental safety standards.
- Order, deliver, and restock medical and non-medical supplies, ensuring expiration checks and proper inventory rotation.
- Safely transfer and transport patients according to policy, adhering to age-specific and safety requirements.
- Manage and resolve patient and family concerns through effective service recovery and escalation protocols.
- Build and maintain trusting relationships through open, interactive communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
- Prepare and communicate accurate reports at shift changes and when patient conditions change.
- Support administrative and clinical operations within the assigned care unit.
- Assist in orienting and mentoring new staff and students, promoting a positive and retention-focused work environment.
- Utilize downtime effectively to assist team members and provide additional patient or family support.
- Maintain compliance with all required annual education, training, and competency validations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Dental Laboratory Technician
Signature Smiles
04.2019 - 01.2023
- Fabricate, adjust, and repair dental prosthetics, including crowns, bridges, dentures, and orthodontic appliances according to dentist specifications.
- Use a variety of materials such as acrylics, ceramics, and metal alloys to ensure durable, aesthetic, and precise results.
- Interpret and analyze dental impressions, digital scans, and written prescriptions to produce accurate models and restorations.
- Operate and maintain dental lab equipment, including casting machines, polishing units, and CAD/CAM systems.
- Inspect completed prosthetics for fit, shade, and quality assurance prior to delivery.
- Collaborate closely with dentists and dental assistants to discuss case details, adjustments, and turnaround times.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA and infection control standards, ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
- Train and mentor new lab technicians on fabrication procedures, lab safety, and workflow management.
Education
LVN -
Galen College Of Nursing
Richardson, Tx03.2026
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School
Lancaster06-2014
Skills
- Patient Care & Advocacy
- Vital Signs & IV maintenance
- Lab Specimen Handling
- Clerical & Administrative Support
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management
- Infection Prevention & Safety Standards
- Patient Admissions, Transfers & Discharges
- Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Medical Supply Management
- Compliance & Documentation Accuracy
- Feeding assistance
- Patient positioning
- Basic life support
- Infection control standards
- Catheter care
- ADL support
- Patient services
- Patient education
- Sterilization techniques
- Compassionate care
- Basic nursing care
- CPR/AED
- Patient care
- Collecting vital signs
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
Timeline
Patient Care Technician / Nursing Assistant
Aspire Hospital
03.2023 - 01.2025
Dental Laboratory Technician
Signature Smiles
04.2019 - 01.2023
LVN -
Galen College Of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Lancaster High School