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
2021.09 - 2022.06
- 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
2017.04 - 2021.10
Home Health Aide
Tlay Healthcare Services
2021.05 - 2021.09
- 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
2020.11 - 2021.03
- 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, VA08.2024
Advanced Diploma -
Northampton High School
Eastville, VA06.2015
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
2021.09 - 2022.06
Home Health Aide
Tlay Healthcare Services
2021.05 - 2021.09
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
2020.11 - 2021.03
Hemodialysis Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis
2017.04 - 2021.10
Practical Nursing -
Eastern Shore Community College
Advanced Diploma -
Northampton High School