Jennifer Posadas

• Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering trust and strong relationships throughout the care process.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by communicating pertinent patient information during detailed handoff reports.
• Contributed to a positive work culture by actively participating in team meetings and offering constructive feedback for continuous improvement efforts.
• Increased staff efficiency by training new Patient Care Associates on best practices, policies, and procedures within the unit.
• Optimized patient outcomes by working closely with registered nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
• Expedited response times to critical situations by swiftly recognizing changes in patient conditions and alerting appropriate medical personnel when necessary.
• Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
• Ensured continuity of care through effective handover communication between shifts, detailing critical information about each patient''s current status, recent changes in condition or treatment plans that may require special attention from incoming staff members taking over responsibility for their care upon arrival at work each day.

• Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.

• Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.

• Educated patients and families on proper care of newborn, diaper changing, bathing, circumcision care, breast and formula feeding, to facilitate successful home care.

• Prepared sterile room and assisted Physicians with circumcision procedures.

• Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.

• Provided compassionate care to diverse populations, addressing unique cultural and language barriers.
• Actively sought feedback from clinical instructors and preceptors to continuously improve nursing practice and professionalism.
• Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to optimize patient care during fast-paced clinical rotations.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills in analyzing complex medical situations for appropriate nursing action.
• Gained hands-on experience in multiple clinical settings including medical-surgical units, emergency rooms, labor and delivery ward among others.
• Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.
• Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments for newly admitted patients while making careful documentation of findings.
• Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
• Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
• Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.

• Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by aiding with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.

• Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing, and bedside tables/equipment.

• Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.

• Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.

• Provided care and assistance with seizure patients.

• Provided care for stroke and spinal precaution patients.

• Closely monitored and assisted patients hooked up on Video-EEG monitoring.

• Maintained clean, healthy, and safe environment.

• Followed safe lifting techniques and individual patient lifting instructions.

• Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.

• Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by licensed professional, including IV removals, Foley catheter removal and EKGs.

• Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.

• Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.

• Reported any unusual circumstances in patients' condition or environment.

• CNA Preceptor

• Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.

• Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.

• Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization, and bladder irrigations.

• Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.

• Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.

• Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.

• Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by aiding with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation, and safety.

• Responded appropriately to physical, emotional, and developmental needs of patients.

• Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles.

• Maintained clean, healthy, and safe environment.

• CNA Preceptor