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Jennifer Dailey

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Accomplished Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at River Garden Hebrew Home, enhancing patient satisfaction through exceptional care and empathy. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and fostering patient independence, I excel in team collaboration and patient advocacy. My dedication to HIPAA compliance and patient dignity significantly contributes to high-quality care environment. Love working alongside of therapy and wound care professionals to come up with the best outcomes to enhance my residents lives.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

River Garden Hebrew Home
04.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • work on the rehab department assisting with the rehabilitation of short term residents healing from surgeries.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
  • Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
  • Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control policies while performing tasks such as administering medications or changing dressings.
  • Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, one-on-one care during daily activities.
  • Adapted care practices to meet needs of diverse patient populations, ensuring culturally sensitive care.
  • Assisted in rehabilitation of patients, facilitating quicker recovery with exercise and mobility support.
  • Enhanced team productivity by participating in training sessions and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
  • Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sullivan County Adult Care Center
07.1998 - 12.2020
  • 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.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • worked with the therapy department in restorative care. Continued therapy with them after therapy had stopped to keep them at level or move them up a level until therapy would work with them again.
  • was on the falls commitee and also with qapi. also worked with memory care with music and dancing.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sullivan West Central School
Lake Huntington, NY
06-1992

Skills

  • Patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Reliable team player
  • Direct patient care
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing assistance
  • Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Basic life support
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Transfer techniques
  • Conducting intakes
  • Wound care specialist

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

River Garden Hebrew Home
04.2023 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sullivan County Adult Care Center
07.1998 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

Sullivan West Central School

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