Jayla Poortinga
Oskaloosa
Summary
Friendly and compassionate individual with strong interpersonal skills and passion for patient care. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and proficiency in vital sign monitoring and patient assistance. Committed to providing high-quality care to improve patient well-being.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Wesley Life(Cottages)
05.2024 - Current
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pella Community Schools
Pella, IANursing
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA05-2027
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Catheter care
- Specimen collection
Certification
- BLS - Basic Life Support
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Wesley Life(Cottages)
05.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Pella Community Schools
Nursing
University of Iowa
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