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)
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
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
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
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
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
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