Jennifer Olson
Maryville,TN
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level CNA position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Reliable employee Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
FOOTHILLS REHABILITATION CENTER
Maryville, TN
01.2022 - Current
- Assist 30 patient's with daily activities
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- 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.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
CNA
Gale Healthcare
Tampa, FL
09.2021 - Current
- Evaluated 30 patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
CNA
Mountain Brook Village
Sevierville, TN
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Evaluated 30 patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Asbury Place Maryville
Maryville, TN
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted 30 patients with daily activities
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Grape Tree medical staffing
Iowa City, IA
04.2019 - 08.2019
- Was a travel CNA and would assist 30 patients with there daily activities.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
CNA
LAHARPE Davier Healthcare
LAHARPE , IL
09.2017 - 03.2019
- Answer 30 patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs
- Change bed linens or make beds
- Assist nurses or physicians in operation of medical equipment or provision of patient care
- Collect specimens, such as urine, feces, or sputum
- Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas
- Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support
- Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
- Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink
- Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation
- Prepare or serve food trays
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
- Record height or weight of patients
- Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
- Remind patients to take medications or nutritional supplements
- Supply, collect, or empty bedpans
- Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds
- Turn or reposition bedridden patients
- Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves
- Exercise patients who are comatose, paralyzed, or have restricted mobility.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
MONTEBELLO HEALTHCARE
Hamilton, IL
04.2016 - 09.2017
- Assisted 30 residents with daily routines
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
Head Cook
LAHARPE DAVIER
LAHARPE , IL
10.2014 - 04.2016
- PREPARED AND COOKED DAILY MEALS FOR Up 75 RESIDENTS
- Maintained all State and dietary guidelines as recommended
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Developed recipes, portion specifications and standard preparation procedures for all dishes.
SHIFT MANAGER
MC DONALDS
Tampa, FL
08.1999 - 06.2008
- 10/08 -05/12 Shift manager Ft. Madison Ia
- 04/12 - 08/14 Shift manager Tampa Fl
Education
CNA - Nursing Assistance
Carl Sandburg College
Carthage, IL06.2016
High School Diploma -
Armwood High School
Seffner, FL06.1995
Skills
- Assessments
- Proficient In Providing nursing aid to patients using knowledge of relevant equipment and procedures
- Proficient In Home Health Aide Providing care to patients in home setting
- Microsoft Office
- Caregiver Relations
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Vital Signs Collection
- Basic Life Support
- Active Listening
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Critical Thinking
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- CNA Certification
- Geriatrics
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
Certification
CNA
CPR / BLS
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
If you don’t become the ocean you’ll be seasick every day.
Leonard Cohen
Timeline
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
FOOTHILLS REHABILITATION CENTER
01.2022 - Current
CNA
Gale Healthcare
09.2021 - Current
CNA
Mountain Brook Village
01.2021 - 09.2021
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Asbury Place Maryville
10.2019 - 03.2020
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Grape Tree medical staffing
04.2019 - 08.2019
CNA
LAHARPE Davier Healthcare
09.2017 - 03.2019
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
MONTEBELLO HEALTHCARE
04.2016 - 09.2017
Head Cook
LAHARPE DAVIER
10.2014 - 04.2016
SHIFT MANAGER
MC DONALDS
08.1999 - 06.2008
CNA - Nursing Assistance
Carl Sandburg College
High School Diploma -
Armwood High School
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