Jamie Chafin
Columbus,GA
Summary
Nursing Assistant with vast knowledge of medical terminology and infection control standards. Expertise in developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric care facility residents.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Teacher
Growing Room Child Development Center
Columbus, GA
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Organized rooms in line with current educational thinking to maximize educational opportunities for students.
- Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners
Preschool Teacher
Imagination Station Child Development Center
02.2018 - 03.2021
- Taught average of 10 years 15 children per school year.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time each day.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Fostered reasoning and problem solving through active exploration games and activities.
Assistant Director
Child Care Networks Inc.
01.2013 - 02.2018
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation.
- Worked with Teachers leaders to arrange schedules based on production requirements and available resources.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Tracked key business metrics and made recommendations for proactive adjustments to policies and procedures.
- Established and administered annual budget with effective controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and business operations.
- Partnered with educators to instruct and mentor students with developmental and physical disabilities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Doctors Hospital
02.2008 - 02.2012
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Hospital
Columbus, GA
02.2022 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
Patient Care Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
Columbus, GA
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GACertification - Education
Columbus Technical College
Columbus, GA05.2019
High School Diploma -
Hardaway High School
Columbus, GA05.2005
Skills
Basic
- Telephone etiquette
- Time management
- Office administration
- Problem-solving skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient-focused care
- Computer literate
- Recording Vital Signs
- Patient Care
- Patient Bathing
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Piedmont Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
Growing Room Child Development Center
02.2021 - 02.2022
Preschool Teacher
Imagination Station Child Development Center
02.2018 - 03.2021
Assistant Director
Child Care Networks Inc.
01.2013 - 02.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Doctors Hospital
02.2008 - 02.2012
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Columbus Technical College
Certification - Education
Columbus Technical College
High School Diploma -
Hardaway High School