Jasmine Wright
Rosedale,NY
Summary
Reliable PCA enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Bernard Fine - OPWDD
07.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- 1:1 observations and documentation in EHR
Patient Care Assistant
Jamaica Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2023
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by collaborating effectively with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prioritized confidentiality by diligently adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive patient information.
- EKG
- Phlebotomy
- Collection of urine and other specimens
- Wound Care
PCA
Winthrop Hospital
11.2014 - 01.2016
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- EKG
- Phlebotomy
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- 1:1 observations and documentation of changes in patients behavior
- Assist nurse in catheterization
- Vital signs, temperature, pulse and respiration
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
07.2001 - 03.2012
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Documented patient conditions and care provided, ensuring accurate health records for informed medical decisions.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
- Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
No Degree - EKG And Phlebotomy
Empire Careers
Manhattan, NY10.1999
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
American Medical Training Center
Queens, NY1999
High School Diploma -
Flushing High School
Flushing, NY06.1993
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Bernard Fine - OPWDD
07.2023 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Jamaica Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2023
PCA
Winthrop Hospital
11.2014 - 01.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
07.2001 - 03.2012
No Degree - EKG And Phlebotomy
Empire Careers
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
American Medical Training Center
High School Diploma -
Flushing High School