Jalante Blair
Sumter,SC
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with 5 years of experience in delivering compassionate patient care in various healthcare settings. Proven expertise in recording vital signs, wound care, and patient management, with a strong focus on individualized patient care and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Seeking CNA role to leverage skills in patient monitoring and dementia care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Behavior Therapist
Surpass Behavioral Health
Sumter, SC
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted functional assessments to identify behavioral triggers, enabling the development of targeted intervention plans.
- Fostered a positive therapeutic environment by establishing clear expectations and consistently reinforcing appropriate behaviors.
- Conducted parent workshops on relevant topics such as toilet training or sleep issues, empowering caregivers with the tools necessary to support their children''s development.
- Coordinated with school staff to ensure consistency in therapeutic approaches across settings, promoting overall success for clients.
Patient Care Technician II
Lexington Medical Center
Lexington, SC
10.2022 - Current
- Provides high-quality patient care by assisting with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and supporting medical staff in a fast-paced healthcare environment at Lexington Medical Center
Cna
Sumter East Rehabilitation Center
Sumter, SC
02.2022 - 04.2024
- Provided comprehensive patient care by assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and supporting the healthcare team to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for residents
Cna
Medfirst Staffing
Greenville, SC
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided essential healthcare services and support to patients during a travel assignment, ensuring the successful completion of contractual obligations
- Adapted quickly to diverse clinical environments, maintaining high standards of patient care and professionalism throughout the assignment
Cna
Roslyn's Nursing Care
Sumter, SC
12.2019 - 10.2022
- Evaluated and addressed patient wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms through regular assessments
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
- Obtained biological specimens for laboratory tests and collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to manage patient conditions
Home Health Aide
Family Members
Sumter, SC
03.2019 - 12.2019
- Completed healthcare services at clients' homes to ensure continuity of care and provided essential mobility assistance
- Offered emotional support and delivered instruction on preparing healthy meals, promoting independent living, and adapting to disability or illness
- Encouraged safe physical activity, contributing to improved mood and overall wellness for patients
Education
High School Diploma -
Crestwood High School
Sumter, SC06.2019
Skills
- Transporting Patients
- Wound care
- Patient-Focused Care
- Recording Vital Signs
- Tube Feedings and Medications Familiarity
- Patient Relations
- Feeding Assistance Expert
- Patient Management
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Caregiving
- Hospital Experience
- Vital Signs
- Nursing
- Specimen Collection / Processing
- EMR Systems
- Medical Terminology
- Behavioral Health
- Addiction Counseling
- Patient Monitoring
- Communication Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Negotiation
- Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Counseling
- Phone Etiquette
- Data Entry
- Computer Skills
- Microsoft Excel
Certification
- First Aid Certification, Present
- CNA, Present
- CPR Certification, Present
- AED Certification, Present
- State Tested Nursing Assistant, Present
- BLS Certification, Present
Timeline
Registered Behavior Therapist
Surpass Behavioral Health
04.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician II
Lexington Medical Center
10.2022 - Current
Cna
Medfirst Staffing
08.2022 - 12.2022
Cna
Sumter East Rehabilitation Center
02.2022 - 04.2024
Cna
Roslyn's Nursing Care
12.2019 - 10.2022
Home Health Aide
Family Members
03.2019 - 12.2019
High School Diploma -
Crestwood High School