Jakyla Patterson
Gainesville
Summary
Compassionate CNA known for maintaining high productivity levels and completing tasks efficiently. Possess specialized skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance that ensure optimal support and comfort for patients. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, contributing to positive outcomes in fast-paced healthcare settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CNA
Concierge
Gainesville
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
CNA
Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center
Gainesville
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living areas and common spaces.
CNA
Aspire
Gainesville
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
Resident Unit Specialist (RUS)
Tacachale
Gainesville
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided daily care and supervision for individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential care facility
- Assisted residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) including feeding, bathing, dressing, and mobility support
- Documented resident behaviors, incidents, and care updates in compliance with state and facility guidelines
- Worked closely with healthcare staff to carry out individualized care and behavior plans
- Maintained a clean, safe, and structured living environment
- Encouraged and participated in therapeutic, recreational, and life-skills activities for residents
Assistant Teacher
Open Arms Preschool
Gainesville
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted teachers in planning and implementing lesson activities for preschool children.
- Supported classroom management by maintaining a positive and safe learning environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and daily activities.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL 08.2023 - 08.2025
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Documentation practices
- Individualized care plans
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Safety procedures
- Therapeutic activities
- Medication administration
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Active listening
- Toileting assistance
- Basic life support
- Emergency response
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Medication assistance
- Infection control practices
- Physical stamina
- Feeding assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Cultural sensitivity
- Patient advocacy
- Wound care
- Compassion and empathy
- Compassionate communication
- Time management
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Lifting and transferring
- Conflict resolution
- Dressing assistance
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Light housekeeping
- Direct patient care
- Geriatric care
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Urinary catheter care
- Collecting vital signs
- Family support and assistance
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Safety and supervision
- Classroom restocking
- Small group instruction
- School policies and procedures
- Learning support
- Instructional support
- Art and music instruction
- Parent and caregiver relations
- Student and faculty communication
- Behavior management
- Safe learning environment
- Multitasking
- Adaptability
Timeline
CNA
Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center
07.2025 - 08.2025
CNA
Concierge
06.2025 - Current
CNA
Aspire
06.2025 - 07.2025
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Fe College
08.2023 - 08.2025
Resident Unit Specialist (RUS)
Tacachale
08.2023 - 02.2025
Assistant Teacher
Open Arms Preschool
01.2023 - 08.2023