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Jaquesha Calloway

Jaquesha Calloway

Memphis,TN

Summary

An experienced and highly motivated CNA, with 10 years of progressive nursing assistant experience, looking to obtain a career in the health care field that will sharpen my skills as a certified medical professional.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Methodist Healthcare
12.2018 - Current

Patient care technician

  • 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.

CNA

Broadway Health and Rehabilitation
10.2013 - 12.2018
  • Provide patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths
  • Provide for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning patients; providing fresh water and nourishment between meals
  • Provide adjunct care by administering enemas, douches, nonsterile dressings, surgical preps, ice packs, heat treatments, sitz and therapeutic baths; applying restraints
  • Maintain patient stability by checking vital signs and weight; testing urine; recording intake and output information
  • Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
  • 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.
  • 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.

People Manager

McDonald's
09.2005 - 10.2012
  • Counted inventory for the supplies in the store
  • Implemented food safety control
  • Improved customer service and client relationships
  • Hired and trained personnel, created daily reports and made daily deposits and other tasks as assigned.

Shift Manager

Burger King
07.2001 - 08.2005
  • Counted inventory for the supplies in the store
  • Implemented food safety control
  • Improved customer service and client relationships
  • Hired and trained personnel, created daily reports and made daily deposits and other tasks as assigned
  • Filled out necessary paperwork before shift ended to ensure proper pass down
  • Evaluated cash drawers and made deposits to the banks as needed.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Schmieding Home Caregiver Class
West Memphis, AR
11.2012

High School Diploma -

Earle High School
05.2003

Skills

  • Efficient ability to record important signs that incorporate respiration, body temperature, pulses, and blood pressure
  • Competent knowledge about infectious disorders and elementary methodologies employed for infection control
  • Sound understanding about physiological issues, including common disorders and workings of body systems
  • Ability to observe Privacy/HIPAA regulations along with direct patient care functions
  • Ability to ensure patient safety and personal hygiene at all times
  • CPR Certified
  • Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Basic Life Support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Compassionate communication
  • Patient Transfers
  • Reliable team player
  • Recording vital signs
  • Safety Precautions
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bedside manner
  • Compassionate
  • Patient Lifting

References

References can be furnished upon request.

Timeline

CNA

Methodist Healthcare
12.2018 - Current

CNA

Broadway Health and Rehabilitation
10.2013 - 12.2018

People Manager

McDonald's
09.2005 - 10.2012

Shift Manager

Burger King
07.2001 - 08.2005

Certified Nursing Assistant -

Schmieding Home Caregiver Class

High School Diploma -

Earle High School
Jaquesha Calloway