JENNELL PARTEE PICKETT

• Commonwealth Care Roanoke River, Hopewell, VA 23860 LTC, CNA 3-11: ( 4 week assignment)
• Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
• Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
• Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
• Verified patient health history and contact information for chart accuracy.
• Used thermometers or blood pressure gauges to take and record measures of patients' physical condition.
• Bathed, fed and dressed patients based on individual abilities.
• Conducted or assisted in treatment and rehabilitation of mental health patients by performing basic assessment procedures.
• Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
• Engaged clients in therapeutic groups to promote coping skills, education and life skills.
• Provided psychiatric or personal care to emotionally disturbed or cognitively impaired patients.
• Instructed new employees on protocols to use when interacting with psychiatric patients.
• Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.

Rydal Park LTC Jenkintown, PA : CNA 3-11 & 11-7: ( 4 week assignment)

• Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
• Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
• Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
• Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
• Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.

MONTGOMERY PUBLIC SCHOOLS: CNA COVID-19 SCREENER:

• Sanitized work area and sterilized equipment and instruments to comply with protocols.
• Distributed COVID-19 FAQ and educational material with daily status updates to increase awareness.
• Donned and doffed personal protective equipment per company protocol to reduce spread of virus.
• Communicated professionally to explain COVID-19 screening procedures to staff members and visitors.
• Offered protective masks and face shields to guests.
• Worked outdoors in extreme cold or heat to screen incoming visitors for COVID-19 symptoms.
• Screened employees and visitors using specific protocol and non-contact infrared thermometers.

EL PASO, TX: CNA ( Medical Team FT BLISS BASE) 4 week assignment

• Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
• Collected and prepared nasal-pharyngeal samples for PCR testing of COVID-19 in accordance with standard methods and processes.
• Maintained cleanliness of testing booth and testing materials to comply with CDC guidelines.
• Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and sample collection using proper swabbing technique.
• Followed in-process quality control procedures and performed accurate data entry of patient information to prepare collected specimens for testing and analysis.
• Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
• Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
• Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
• Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
• Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
• Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
• Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.
• Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
• Accurately documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
• Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to hazardous incidents or crises to maintain safe milieu.

• Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
• Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
• Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
• Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Delivered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
• Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
• Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
• Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
• Used mobility devices to transport patients.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
• Assessed mental and physical conditions of clients by consulting with professionals, conducting interviews and completing assessments.
• Consulted with psychiatrists about client medication changes, issues with medicine compliance and efficacy of medications.
• Accurately documented all observations, interventions, and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
• Provided mental health support services to members and families.