Jennifer Ellsworth
Nappanee,IN
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patients' medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Heritage House Assisted Living
Nappanee, IN
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs and health changes.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement care plans for residents.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance resident well-being.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and assistance.
- Maintained cleanliness in assigned areas to ensure a hygienic environment for residents.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized environment for residents.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
Tech Med Surge
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
Bremen, Indiana
08.2022 - Current
- Maintained medical equipment to ensure optimal functionality and safety standards.
- Assisted healthcare staff with patient care and support in various departments.
- Monitored inventory levels and organized supplies for efficient workflow management.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for patients and staff.
- Trained new technicians on procedures and best practices for equipment .
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop effective patient care plans.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff members.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Educated patients on proper health practices and post-care instructions.
- Participated in training new staff on procedures and best practices for care.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Center For Hospice
Mishawaka, Indiana
08.2015 - 08.2022
- Provided compassionate personal care to hospice patients and their families.
- Provided personal care and comfort to hospice patients, including bathing, dressing, feeding and grooming.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing and grooming.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, respiration rate and pulse rate of hospice patients.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Reported changes in patient condition to the registered nurse or physician promptly.
- Recorded daily intake and output levels for all fluids taken by hospice patients.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms, equipment and supplies used in the provision of patient care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Communicated effectively with interdisciplinary team members about patient needs.
- Supported emotional well-being of patients through active listening and companionship.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving hospice patients by following established protocols.
- Respected privacy rights of all individuals being served through maintaining confidentiality at all times.
Education
CNA - CNA
Legacy
Mishawaka , In 07.2014 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - English
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI 08.1989 - 12.1992
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care planning
- Electronic health records
- Equipment maintenance
- Basic life support
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Compassionate support
Certification
- CNA
- BLS
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Heritage House Assisted Living
08.2022 - Current
Tech Med Surge
Beacon Health System Memorial Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Center For Hospice
08.2015 - 08.2022
CNA - CNA
Legacy
07.2014 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - English
Northern Michigan University
08.1989 - 12.1992