Jennifer Thorum
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Offering strong foundation of empathy and commitment to patient care, eager to learn and grow in healthcare setting. Brings understanding of patient care guidelines and basic healthcare procedures, combined with skills in communication and teamwork. Ready to use and develop patient care and clinical assistance skills in a Care Coordinator role.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Monument Health
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained clean and organized patient environments to support infection control protocols.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Trained new CNAs on best practices in patient care and facility protocols.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Lead Medication Technician
The Ridge Foothill
Salt Lake City, UT
02.2023 - 04.2025
- Supervised medication administration for residents, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
- Trained and mentored new staff on medication management procedures and best practices.
- Monitored inventory levels of medications, facilitating timely reordering to prevent shortages.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced accuracy in medication dispensing.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to medication safety standards and documentation requirements.
- Trained new Medication Technicians, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Horizonte Instruction And Training Center
Salt Lake City, UT06-2012
Skills
- Reliable leadership qualities
- Leadership Support
- CNA training for new employees
- Communication
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and Empathy
- Basic life support
Certification
- CNA December 2025 to December 2027 I've been working as a CNA for about 6 years now. From skilled nursing facilities to memory cares.
- BLS March 2025 to March 2026 BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
Timeline
CNA
Monument Health
04.2025 - Current
Lead Medication Technician
The Ridge Foothill
02.2023 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Horizonte Instruction And Training Center