Jarome Walker
CNA
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
As a State-certified Nursing Assistant, I have extensive experience in healthcare settings. I am highly observant and reliable, possessing excellent bedside manners and time-management skills to address patient needs in busy care facilities. My expertise includes supporting patients with mobility and personal hygiene, and I am a caring member of any nursing team. I offer compassionate care and exceptional attention to detail, ensuring that patients of all backgrounds receive the highest level of satisfaction, safety, and wellness. Additionally, I have successful geriatric healthcare experience and am personable and compassionate with excellent communication and rapport-building skills. I am committed to providing comprehensive and individualized patient care and education, and I work closely with medical professionals, patients, and families to ensure continuous top-quality care. With strong observational and patient evaluation abilities, I have cultivated a proven track record of establishing strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and education.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Benedictine Living Community
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- 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.
- 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.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- 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.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- 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.
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
- Delivered high-quality care to [Type] patients in hospital facility.
- 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.
CNA
Mission Nursing Home
03.2022 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
MCTC
Minneapolis, MN10.2010
Skills
- Consistent Follow Through
- Judgment and Decision-Making
- Human Anatomy
- Medical Office Administration
- Admitting Support
- Documenting Behaviors
- Reading Comprehension
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Trustworthy Companion
- Database Administration
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Infection Control Procedures
- Feeding Assistance Expertise
- Active Listening
- Medication Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Charting Expertise
- Patient-Focused Care
- Operations Analysis
- PointClickCare
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bed Making and Linen Changes
- Performing Patient Intakes
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Emotional and Social Support
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Bathing and Dressing
- Nursing Assistance
- Inpatient Care
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Coordination
- Service-Orientation
- Primary Care
- Efficient and Reliable Team Player
- Oral Hygiene
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Quick Problem Solver
- Respiratory Equipment Training
- Monitor Vitals
- Documentation Procedures Expertise
- Measuring Bodily Fluids
- ADLs Assistance
- Science
- DBMS
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Disability Care
- Wound Care
- Transporting Patients
- Speaking
- Responding to Emergencies
- Bed Transfers
- Patient Assessments
- First Aid
- Emotional Intelligence
- Memory Improvement
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Light Housekeeping
- Equipment Selection
- Symptom Documentation
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Quality Assurance Controls
- EMR Systems
- Monitoring
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
CNA
Mission Nursing Home
03.2022 - Current
CNA
Benedictine Living Community
No Degree - Business Management
MCTC
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