Jaquline Porter
Wichita,KS
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CMA
The Oxford Grand Assisted Living & Memory Care
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging, and compassionate environment.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by educating patients on preventative measures, treatment plans, and follow-up care instructions.
CMA
Lakepoint of Augusta
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Maintained medication stock and cleaned patient rooms and equipment.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Assessed patient needs in response to medications.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify complications.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Administered scheduled drugs, under direct supervision of licensed nurse.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
- Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
- Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.
- Leveraged medication expertise to accurately enter medications and supplies into computer system.
- Reduced errors by hand-counting controlled medications, accurately measuring liquids and reconstituting antibiotics.
- Received supply of ordered medications to apportion, mix or assemble drugs for administration to patient.
- Prepared various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
CNA
Lakepoint of Augusta
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Education
Certified Medication Assistant
Allied Health Career Training LLC
1217 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67213Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Fluid Measurement
- Vital Signs Collection
- Linen Replacements
- Bedsore Prevention
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Medication Administration
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Heavy Lifting
- Calm Under Stress
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Medical Terminology
- Injury Prevention
- CPR Certification
- Attention to Detail
- Wound Care
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Time Management
- Patient Care Quality
- Biohazard Disposal
- Family Education
- Willingness to Learn
- Feeding Tube Management
- CNA Certification
- Chronic Disease Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Infection Control
- Catheter Care
- First Aid Certification
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Medical terminology
- Patient management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient-focused care
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- End-of-life care
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Emergency response
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Active listening
- Physical stamina
- Bedside manner
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Timeline
CMA
The Oxford Grand Assisted Living & Memory Care
06.2023 - 08.2024
CMA
Lakepoint of Augusta
08.2022 - 07.2023
CNA
Lakepoint of Augusta
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Certified Medication Assistant
Allied Health Career Training LLC
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