Jana Read
Beaumont
Summary
Dedicated CNA and Medical Assistant student with strong skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and compassionate communication. Committed to promoting patient comfort and dignity while ensuring safety and compliance with healthcare standards.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Beaumont Healthcare (PRN)
Beaumont, TX
06.2026 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Documented patient observations accurately in electronic health records system.
- Participated in training sessions to improve knowledge of patient care techniques.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations,
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsi
CNA
Vidor Health And Rehabilitation (PRN)
Vidor, TX
04.2026 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas to promote hygiene.
- Supported nursing team in administrative tasks, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records system.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families, addressing concerns empathetically.
- Participated in training programs to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs and care plans during shifts.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Administered prescribed medications under the supervision of a registered nurse, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Contributed to successful discharge planning through coordination with social services and rehabilitation facilities.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
CNA
Avir
Beaumont, TX
01.2023 - Current
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas to promote hygiene.
- Supported nursing team in administrative tasks, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records system.
CNA
Village Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation
Lumberton, TX
06.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
CNA
OakGroves Nursing
Groves, TX
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
CNA
Serenity
Beaumont, TX
2021 - 01.2022
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families, addressing concerns empathetically.
- Participated in training programs to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
CNA
Jefferson Nursing and Rehab
Beaumont, TX
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs and care plans during shifts.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
CNA
Summer Place Nursing and Rehab
Beaumont, TX
06.2014 - 03.2019
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Assisted in emergency situations under the direction of nursing supervisors or physicians, providing crucial support during life-saving interventions.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Education
Medical Assistant
Beaumont Medical Assistant School
Beaumont09-2026
High School Diploma -
West Brook High School
Beaumont, TX05-2003
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Basic life support
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Emotional support
- Clinical documentation
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Patient advocacy
- Health monitoring
- Infection control practices
- Recording vital signs
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Compassionate
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic charting
- Direct patient care
- Medical terminology
- Patient assessments
- Healthcare ethics
- EMR / EHR
- Conducting intakes
Timeline
CNA
Beaumont Healthcare (PRN)
06.2026 - Current
CNA
Vidor Health And Rehabilitation (PRN)
04.2026 - Current
CNA
OakGroves Nursing
12.2024 - 02.2025
CNA
Village Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2024 - 05.2025
CNA
Avir
01.2023 - Current
CNA
Jefferson Nursing and Rehab
03.2019 - 11.2021
CNA
Summer Place Nursing and Rehab
06.2014 - 03.2019
CNA
Serenity
2021 - 01.2022
Medical Assistant
Beaumont Medical Assistant School
High School Diploma -
West Brook High School
I am a Medical Assistant Student Actively Looking For An Externship
I am a student at Beaumont Medical Assistant School actively looking for an externship to complete my hours for state testing and graduation.