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
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
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
Similar Profiles
Veronica LespierVeronica Lespier
Emergency Room Medical Secretary at Midstate Medical CenterEmergency Room Medical Secretary at Midstate Medical Center
Jiwan MoonJiwan Moon
RN, PACU at Midstate Medical CenterRN, PACU at Midstate Medical Center
Kimberly MulvihillKimberly Mulvihill
Registered Nurse at MidState Medical CenterRegistered Nurse at MidState Medical Center
Kimberly MulvihillKimberly Mulvihill
Registered Nurse at Midstate Medical CenterRegistered Nurse at Midstate Medical Center
Emily BowtruczykEmily Bowtruczyk
Regional Sales Manager at Doubletake AdvertisersRegional Sales Manager at Doubletake Advertisers