Jennifer Downs
Newington,CT
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Midstate Medical Center
Meriden, CT (On-Site)
06.2015 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Delivered high-quality care to stroke patients in hospital facility.
CNA
Masonicare Health Center
Wallingford, CT (On-Site)
02.2011 - 10.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Supported needs of 30+ residents under long-term care.
- Delivered high-quality care to 20 patients in acute geriatric unit.
Education
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing
Porter And Chester Institute - Stratford
Stratford, CT10.2023
High School Diploma -
Orville H. Platt High School
Meriden, CT06.2000
Skills
- Supporting Personal Needs
- ADLs Assistance
- Patient-Focused Care
- Medical Procedures Understanding
- Collecting Specimens
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Responding to Emergencies
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Monitor Vitals
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Calm Under Stress
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated
- First Aid/CPR
- Critical Thinking
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Midstate Medical Center
06.2015 - Current
CNA
Masonicare Health Center
02.2011 - 10.2017
No Degree - Licensed Practical Nursing
Porter And Chester Institute - Stratford
High School Diploma -
Orville H. Platt High School