Jennifer Nogueira
Southwick,MA
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience, with over 25+ years of experience Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education.
Diligent CNA with background in providing compassionate patient care and assistance with daily activities. Successfully supported medical teams in delivering high-quality healthcare services. Demonstrated exceptional communication and patient management skills, ensuring comfort and well-being.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Trinity Pace
West Springfield, MA
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, contributing to accurate care plans and treatment protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform healthcare team of patient status.
- Trained new staff in patient handling techniques, promoting safety and efficiency in caregiving practices.
Medical Assistant
New England Dermatology & Laser Center
Springfield, MA
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collect and document on average, 26 patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight. Also collect medical and social history.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations to optimize clinic workflow.
- Assisted dermatologists with patient examinations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Educated patients on post-treatment care and skin health maintenance strategies.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Oversaw inventory management of medical supplies, ensuring availability for clinical operations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lathrop Home
Northampton, MA
09.2018 - 03.2022
- 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.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 39-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and vital sign monitoring for optimal health outcomes.
Medical Assistant
Holyoke Medical Center
Holyoke, MA
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed on average 24 patients per day to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented hundreds of patients medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated patient information in electronic health systems.
- Coordinated laboratory services, including specimen collection and processing for timely results.
- Assisted dermatologists with patient examinations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed patient scheduling and appointment confirmations to optimize clinic workflow.
Education
Associate of Science - Gender Studies
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA06-2027
Skills
- Tube feedings and medications familiarity
- Conducting intakes
- EMR / EHR
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Recording vital signs
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Companionship and emotional support
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient care
- Time management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Attention to detail
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Problem-solving
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Lifting and transferring
- Toileting assistance
- Reliable team player
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- MA - Medical Assistant
- PT - Phlebotomy Technician
Timeline
CNA
Trinity Pace
10.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant
New England Dermatology & Laser Center
10.2021 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lathrop Home
09.2018 - 03.2022
Medical Assistant
Holyoke Medical Center
09.2018 - 06.2020
Associate of Science - Gender Studies
Holyoke Community College