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Jamaica Jenkins

Machipongo,VA

Summary

Highly driven and proficient nursing graduate with proven ability to deliver exceptional patient-centered care. Committed to utilizing critical problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills and multitasking abilities gained working extensive clinical hours in an variety of healthcare facility settings. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction and wellness while empathetically serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Educated patients about procedures, answered questions, and provided comforting words to control anxiety and enhance procedure results.
  • Set up and operated dialysis machines for patients receiving treatment for kidney failure.
  • Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
  • Utilized medical software to document and track patient progress.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, lab results and other indicators of health.

Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
04.2017 - 10.2021

Home Health Aide

Tlay Healthcare Services
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Entered and processed patients' prescriptions into internal system.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.

Education

Practical Nursing -

Eastern Shore Community College
Melfa, VA
08.2024

Advanced Diploma -

Northampton High School
Eastville, VA
06.2015

Skills

    • Critical Thinking
    • Time Management
    • Problem Solving
    • Patient Safety
      • Detail Oriented
      • Teamwork
      • Interpersonal Skills

Certification

Revive! Opioid Overdose Reversal-Naloxone Training

Gained skills and knowledge on how to administer naloxone to reverse opioid overdose and possibly save a life.


Adult Mental Health First Aide


Training is aimed to teach how to identify signs of mental health issue or substance use in adults 18 and older.


Youth Mental Health First Aide


Training is aimed to to how to identify signs in children who is facing mental health problems, crisis and contemplating suicide. A 5-step action plan, ALGEE, is developed to help guide a person helping the child.


Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE's) Training- Trauma and Resilience


This training demonstrated an adept level of understanding in carrying out best practices for healing past trauma and building resilience to have a better future.


SafeTalk - Suicide Prevention Training


Provided individuals with knowledge and skills to identify the signs of someone who is at risk of suicide and how to go about getting them the help they need.


Workplace Violence Prevention for Nurses


Equipped and brought awareness to healthcare workers about potential violence in the workplace and how to handle such situations.


CPR


Substance Use/Addiction





Timeline

Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
09.2021 - 06.2022

Home Health Aide

Tlay Healthcare Services
05.2021 - 09.2021

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
11.2020 - 03.2021

Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
04.2017 - 10.2021

Practical Nursing -

Eastern Shore Community College

Advanced Diploma -

Northampton High School
Jamaica Jenkins