Jennifer Garren
La Porte
Summary
Compassionate CNA with extensive experience at Visiting Angels Home Care, excelling in vital sign monitoring and patient care documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through attentive support and effective communication. Skilled in conflict resolution and team collaboration, ensuring a safe and dignified environment for all patients.
Experienced healthcare professional prepared to contribute to patient care and support. Adept at maintaining high standards, ensuring patient comfort, and executing tasks efficiently. Strong focus on teamwork, adaptability, and achieving outcomes. Skilled in patient communication, basic medical procedures, and maintaining clean, safe environment. Reliable, flexible, and ready to meet changing needs.
Healthcare professional committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathetic care and attention to detail.
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
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Visiting Angels Home Care
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Manager, Cna, Activities, Cook, Med Tech, Driver
Tore's Home
10.2015 - 04.2024
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
- Contributed to cost savings initiatives by monitoring drug usage trends and making suggestions for alternative options when appropriate.
- Provided exceptional customer service while assisting patients at the pharmacy counter or over the phone regarding medication inquiries or concerns.
- Safeguarded patient privacy by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling sensitive medical information.
- Performed routine equipment maintenance tasks to guarantee the accurate and efficient operation of all pharmacy equipment.
- Continuously updated professional knowledge through participation in training programs, reading current literature, attending conferences, or engaging in other educational opportunities related to the field of pharmaceuticals.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations through meticulous record-keeping and reporting procedures.
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Guided sales team in setting realistic yet challenging sales targets.
CNA, Activities, Med Tech
Heritage Hills
06.2006 - 09.2015
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Education
CPR Instructor -
Red Cross
Asheville, NC01-2020
Serv Safe - Kitchen
Culinary
01-2018
Med Tech - Health Care
Mech
Asheville, NC06-2005
CNA - Health Care
Blue Ridge Community
Brevard, NC05-2005
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient transfer techniques
- Patient care documentation
- Medication administration
- Assisted living support
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Organizational skills
- Problem solving
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
Accomplishments
- Achieved med tech by completing medication course with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 32 staff members.
- Achieved low staff turn over through effectively helping with staff issues outside of work
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 4in the development of Scrub Hut
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- Texas Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
- ServSafe Food Handler's Certification
Timeline
CNA
Visiting Angels Home Care
05.2024 - Current
Manager, Cna, Activities, Cook, Med Tech, Driver
Tore's Home
10.2015 - 04.2024
CNA, Activities, Med Tech
Heritage Hills
06.2006 - 09.2015
CPR Instructor -
Red Cross
Serv Safe - Kitchen
Culinary
Med Tech - Health Care
Mech
CNA - Health Care
Blue Ridge Community
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