Jannett Jacquette

Bronx County,NY

Summary

Dedicated Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and emotional support, honed at TRIBORO Center. Excelled in enhancing patient satisfaction through compassionate care and efficient health monitoring, including vital signs and hygiene assistance. Skilled in infection control and patient mobility, significantly improving safety and comfort. Adept at fostering patient relationships and mentoring new assistants, contributing to a 20% increase in department efficiency.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Assistant

TRIBORO Center

01.2001 - Current

Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Assisted in the training of new Nursing Assistants, sharing knowledge of best practices to improve overall department performance.
Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
Proactively identified changes in patient condition or behavior, alerting appropriate healthcare personnel for prompt intervention when necessary.
Assisted nursing staff with wound care procedures for faster healing and reduced infection rates.
Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Facilitated efficient patient transfers, reducing risk of injury through proper body mechanics and use of assistive devices.
Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss emerging issues within the unit, contributing ideas for quality improvement initiatives.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.
Aided in the prevention of pressure ulcers through diligent monitoring and implementation of appropriate turning schedules for bedridden patients.
Improved patient comfort and safety by assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing and dressing.

Education

Palliative Care TRAINING For CNAs - Health Care Management

MJHS Institute For Innovation in Palliative Care, New York, NY

11.2020

Diploma - High School Program

Phillips Global Institute High School , Jersey City, NJ

06.2010

Skills

Patient care
Patient feeding
Basic life support
Direct patient care
Recording vital signs
Patient-focused care
Vital signs monitoring
Patient relationship building
Infection control
Mobility assistance
Catheter care
Electronic charting
Patient relations
Companionship and emotional support
Patient assessments
Light housekeeping
Client documentation
Healthcare ethics
HIPAA
Behavior redirection
Supply restocking

Specimen collection
Quality assurance controls
Patient care and safety
Personal hygiene support
Call light response
Patient mobility support
Monitoring fluids
Infection control procedures
Time management
Empathy and compassionate care
Supporting personal needs
Certified nursing assistant
Calm under stress
Oral hygiene
Activities of daily living ADL support
Patient positioning
HIPAA compliance
Injury prevention
Transporting patients
Feeding assistance

Timeline

Nursing Assistant - TRIBORO Center

01.2001 - Current

MJHS Institute For Innovation in Palliative Care - Palliative Care TRAINING For CNAs, Health Care Management

Phillips Global Institute High School - Diploma, High School Program