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Jenna Chickara

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Experienced nursing professional providing quality care to patients in variety of medical settings. Delivers excellent communication and task prioritization skills for effective patient care coordination. Proven ability to stay organized and prioritize tasks in fast-paced environment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

UF Health Shands Hospital
09.2022 - Current
  • Provided ongoing medical support of patients to nursing staff, specialized doctors, and outside health consultants
  • Observed and monitored patients' vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, and respiration
  • Executed daily personal hygiene tasks per patient, including room tidying, daily baths, and changing linens
  • Take fluid samples or other specimens for testing
  • Perform basic nursing procedures (e.g
  • Changing bandages)
  • Ensure rooms have adequate patient care supplies
  • Assist patients with particular issues or needs
  • Provide appropriate emotional support.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.

Medical Assistant

MCIVER UROLOGICAL CLINIC
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Performs catheterization for problems like bladder incontinence or to obtain sterile samples
  • Performs bladder scans to indicate how much urine is being retained
  • Runs dipstick urinalysis to check for signs of infection
  • Charting patients medical, family and medicinal history
  • Administers or educates about medication
  • Performs blood draws for necessary testing
  • Prepares patients for in office procedures
  • Sterilizes medical instruments (by use of an autoclave) in order to prepare sterile procedure trays.
  • Improved patient experiences by efficiently managing appointments and maintaining organized medical records.

Clinical Care Technician

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Provided ongoing medical support of patients to nursing staff, specialized doctors, and outside health consultants
  • Observed and monitored patients' vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, and respiration
  • Performed preliminary diagnostic tests and pre-op practices to ready patients for nurse visits
  • Executed daily personal hygiene tasks per patient, including room tidying, daily baths, and changing linens
  • Performed EKGs.

Counter Sales

Piece A Cake Bakery
04.2019 - 09.2020
  • Ensuring that the bakery is adequately stocked with quality baking ingredients and supplies
  • Ensuring that baking tools, utensils, and equipment are properly cleaned and sanitized
  • Developing and implementing advertising and marketing strategies to attract new customers
  • Creating suitable work schedules for staff members
  • Appraising staff performance and carrying out the necessary disciplinary measures to address poor performance
  • Training staff to produce high-quality bakery items while following proper food handling procedures
  • Strategically arranging bakery items in display cases to encourage customer purchases
  • Inspecting bakery items to ensure that established standards on quality, uniformity, and aesthetic appeal are met
  • Resolving customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College Of Nursing
North Brunswick, NJ
05.2024

Pre-Requisite Coursework Completed in Nursing -

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2021

Pre-Requisite Coursework in Biology -

Union County College
Cranford, NJ
05.2020

High School Diploma -

Tottenville High School
Staten Island, NY
06.2018

Skills

  • Critical Care Experience
  • EMR Systems
  • Medical Office Experience
  • Medication Administration
  • Organizational Skills
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Quality Assurance
  • Medical Terminology

Certification

  • BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED), 10/01/24

Additional Information

  • Authorized to work in the US for any employer
  • Pre-screening patients, drawing blood, and collecting bags of blood for blood banks.
  • Transport specimens to and from the lab and other areas of the facility as needed.

Timeline

Patient Care Assistant (PCA)

UF Health Shands Hospital
09.2022 - Current

Medical Assistant

MCIVER UROLOGICAL CLINIC
09.2021 - 09.2022

Clinical Care Technician

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick
10.2020 - 08.2021

Counter Sales

Piece A Cake Bakery
04.2019 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College Of Nursing

Pre-Requisite Coursework Completed in Nursing -

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Pre-Requisite Coursework in Biology -

Union County College

High School Diploma -

Tottenville High School

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