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Work History
Education
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Certification
Accomplishments
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Jennifer Pritchard

Doniphan,MO

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.

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

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Legacy Hospice
02.2024 - 06.2025
  • Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
  • Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
  • Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
  • Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities to maintain current knowledge of trends and best practices within the field of palliative care nursing.

CNA

Crown Hospice
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • 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.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Amedisys Healthcare
04.2017 - 09.2019
  • Cna...travel and assist patients with bathing..
  • Vital signs
  • Providing support
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Tri county hospice
04.2013 - 03.2015
  • Travel to patients home providing care for the terminally ill.
  • Monitored vital signs
  • Assisted with bathing patients
  • Communicated patient's condition to the nurse in charge
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.

Assistant Manager/Sales Associate

BJS KWIK
12.2002 - 03.2013
  • Run cash register...stock...inventory...deposits...
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.

Education

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Lakeishas School of Phlebotomy
Sikeston, MO
11.2022

Certificate - Cna

Golden Living Center
Malden, MO
04.2003

High school or equivalent - General

Dexter High School
Dexter, MO
05.2002

Skills

  • Hospice Care
  • Vital Signs
  • Home Care
  • Nursing
  • Caregiving
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Patient Care
  • Dementia Care
  • Time management
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Attention to detail
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Basic life support
  • Dressing assistance
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • End-of-life care
  • Compassionate communication
  • Patient transfers
  • Emotional support
  • Clinical documentation
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Critical thinking
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Patient advocacy
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Infection control practices
  • Reliable team player
  • Safety precautions
  • Compassionate
  • Patient-focused care
  • Electronic charting

Certification

  • CPR
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Phlebotomy

Accomplishments

  • Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.

Timeline

CNA

Legacy Hospice
02.2024 - 06.2025

CNA

Crown Hospice
01.2020 - 12.2023

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Amedisys Healthcare
04.2017 - 09.2019

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Tri county hospice
04.2013 - 03.2015

Assistant Manager/Sales Associate

BJS KWIK
12.2002 - 03.2013

High school or equivalent - General

Dexter High School

Certificate - Phlebotomy

Lakeishas School of Phlebotomy

Certificate - Cna

Golden Living Center