Jennifer King
Jacksonville,NC
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in patient care and administrative functions. Strong long-term skills combined with ability to evaluate and advocate for patient needs. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide exceptional care and patient education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Travel CNA
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
03.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Cared for patients in facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Medication Technician
Woodburry Wellness Center
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Completed clinical procedures and gathered patient data for interpretation by physician.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by providing knowledgeable education on procedures, medications and other physician instructions.
- Conducted preliminary evaluations, including measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure, and documented results with accuracy.
- Educated patients by providing medication and diet information and clarifying physicians' orders, answering questions thoroughly.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Oriented and trained new staff on proper procedures and policies.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Gathered forms, copied insurance cards and to collect patient information for billing and insurance filing.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Scheduled appointments
- Administered Medication as prescribed following care plan.
CNA
Carolina Rivers Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
05.2020 - 01.2022
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep others informed of changes.
Education
GED -
Coastal Carolina Community College
Jacksonville, NC04.2004
Skills
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Patient Management
- Observing Responses
- Documenting Behaviors
- Patient Relations
- Patient Care
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Responding to emergencies
- Medical office administration
- Medical Records Management
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient Assessments
- Recording Vital signs
- Documentation/Patient Monitoring
Certification
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
- Medication Tech
Timeline
Travel CNA
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
03.2023 - Current
Medication Technician
Woodburry Wellness Center
04.2022 - 04.2023
CNA
Carolina Rivers Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
05.2020 - 01.2022
GED -
Coastal Carolina Community College