Jasmin Laffoon
San Pedro,CA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with over 8 years of hands-on experience in delivering exceptional patient care and support. Proficient in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing compassionate companionship to ensure patient comfort and well-being. Committed to leveraging extensive expertise in patient care, medical procedures, and clinical support to enhance healthcare team efforts in improving patient outcomes and delivering high-quality care. Eager to contribute to a collaborative environment that prioritizes patient health and satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver (Private Client)
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
San Pedro, CA
07.2017 - Current
- Help with personal hygiene tasks, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting.
- Prepare meals according to dietary requirements and preferences.
- Provide reminders for clients to take medications as prescribed.
- Perform light housekeeping duties, such as cleaning, sweeping, dusting, and laundry.
- Ensure the client's environment is safe, clean, and comfortable.
- Assist with transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and other errands.
- Provide companionship to prevent loneliness and isolation.
- Observe and monitor changes in the client's condition or behavior.
CNA
Intercommunity Care Center
Long Beach, CA
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Administered daily patient care, including hygiene, mobility assistance, and vital sign monitoring.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices for patient safety and comfort.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted in coordinating activities that promote physical and emotional well-being of patients.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Contributed to a positive therapeutic environment by maintaining cleanliness and organization within the facility.
- Enhanced treatment effectiveness by closely monitoring patient behavior, documenting observations, and reporting changes to medical staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant Student (Internship) 115 hours
Lomita Post Acute Care Center
Lomita, CA
09.2024 - 10.2024
- Assisting patients with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, feeding, and mobility.
- Checking and recording vital signs like blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate.
- Collecting samples for lab tests as instructed by medical staff.
- Updating patient charts and documenting care provided.
- Interacting with patients and their families, addressing their concerns and providing information.
- Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals with procedures and treatments.
- Ensuring patient rooms are clean, sanitized, and stocked with necessary supplies.
- Helping patients with exercises and mobility as part of their rehabilitation.
- Observing changes in patient condition or behavior and reporting them to the nursing staff.
Caregiver
Belmont Village Senior Living
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisting residents with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Administering medications and keeping accurate records.
- Helping residents with mobility, including transferring from bed to wheelchair and assisting with walking.
- Preparing and serving meals and helping residents with eating as needed.
- Providing social and emotional support through activities and conversations.
- Observing and reporting any changes in residents' physical or mental health to the appropriate healthcare providers.
- Housekeeping: Performing light housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and safe living environment for residents.
- Being prepared to respond to emergencies and providing first aid if necessary.
Cashier/Customer Service
Jim Dandy
Los Angeles, CA
03.2017 - 06.2021
- Greets all customers with a sincere smile, making them feel welcome through positive, pleasant, and enthusiastic attitude.
- Takes and fills the customer's order within company mandated service time.
- Suggestive up sell of products as directed by management.
- Immediately attends to any customer service problem or complaint.
- Counts down drawer at end of shift to ensure accuracy.
- Immediately notifies Manager in Charge of any deletions, over-rings or equipment problems.
- Ensures that all product holding times are strictly observed.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant Program -
Goodwill College of Good Hope
Long Beach, CA11.2024
Certificate in Medical Assistant - undefined
UEI College
Gardena, CA01.2020
GED - undefined
American Career College
Long Beach, CA01.2014
Skills
- Meal Preparation
- Home Care
- Experience
- Administering Injections
- Patient Care
- Medical Records
- Venipuncture
- Medical Office
- EMR Systems
- Triage
- Phlebotomy
- Medical Scheduling
- Caregiving
- Insurance Verification
- Laboratory Experience
- Clerical Experience
- Charting
- Documentation
- Vitals
- Indirect Care
- Grooming Assistance
- Repositioning
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Comfort
- Hover Lift
- Toileting
- OSHA Certified
- Behavioral Observation
- BLS Certified
- Microsoft Office
- Cashiering
- Food Preparation
- Packaging
- Laundry
- HIPAA
- Mental health awareness
- Professional boundaries
- Self-awareness
- De-escalation strategies
Certification
Medical Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Intercommunity Care Center
12.2024 - 05.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant Student (Internship) 115 hours
Lomita Post Acute Care Center
09.2024 - 10.2024
Caregiver
Belmont Village Senior Living
07.2020 - 06.2021
Caregiver (Private Client)
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
07.2017 - Current
Cashier/Customer Service
Jim Dandy
03.2017 - 06.2021
Certificate in Medical Assistant - undefined
UEI College
GED - undefined
American Career College
Certified Nursing Assistant Program -
Goodwill College of Good Hope