JENNIFER WEST
Zephyrhills,Fl
Summary
Compassionate, empathetic, and loyal, with a natural inclination towards connecting with people. Firmly believes that dignity and integrity are essential qualities in any professional setting. Possesses a strong ability to positively impact and support others. Passionately focused and dedicated to every endeavor. Consistently delivered exceptional patient care for the past decade, performing duties such as vital sign monitoring, blood draws, medication administration, assisting doctors during examinations, and maintaining cleanliness of exam rooms. Successfully managed patients with sleep disorders including insomnia, sleep apnea, paralysis, and more as a Nurse/Technician for the past seven years. Expertly operated headboxes and CPAP machines. Diligently monitored sleep studies throughout the night to ensure optimal care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
HHA/Caregiver
Legacy Care/ Always Best Care
Tampa, FL
05.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for patients, reducing the risk of accidents or infections.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and selfconfidence.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
- Transported patients safely to appointments, errands, or social outings, ensuring timely arrival and an enjoyable experience.
- Managed household chores such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning, allowing clients to focus on their health and wellbeing.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers by serving as a reliable source of information about the client''s progress and needs.
- Streamlined daily routines for clients with limited mobility by implementing efficient strategies customized to their specific abilities.
- Prevented bedsores in immobile clients by regularly repositioning them and ensuring proper skin care was administered.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering strong relationships and trust.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans that addressed individual patient needs.
- Supported clients with cognitive impairments through engaging mental exercises designed to maintain brain health and function.
- Increased patient satisfaction levels by consistently going above-and-beyond in providing exceptional care tailored to individual preferences.
- Boosted patient morale with a positive attitude, effective communication, and active listening skills to address concerns and validate emotions.
- Trained new HHA staff members on best practices for patient care delivery and documentation procedures.
- Administered medications accurately and on time, ensuring optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
EXODUS WOMAN'S OB/GYN CLINIC
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Filing patients charts, taking vitals, blood work, medicine injections, urine samples, preparing exam rooms, assist doctors with tools they need for each patients, cleaning each room for following patients
- Sanitized speculum instruments using Autoclave steam machine.
NURSE TECHNICIAN
SLEEP ASSOCIETES OF FLORIDA
03.2018 - Current
- Assist patients, have them fill out paperwork, hook them up to belts, EKG, wires for sleep study, monitor them through the night making sure everything is going well, assist them if they need to use restroom at night, also wake them up in the morning and clean everything that was used, make beds to have ready for following patients
CNA/PCT
Advent Healthcare
Dade City, FL
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to ensure comfort and well-being.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to maintain patient health and safety.
- Monitored vital signs for accurate patient assessments.
- Enhanced patient care with thorough and regular health checks.
- Maintained clean and organized environments to promote patient recovery.
- Documented patient information accurately for efficient healthcare delivery.
- Communicated effectively with patients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Provided emotional support to patients to enhance their overall healthcare experience.
- Assisted with mobility and exercises to help patients regain strength.
- Responded promptly to patient calls to maintain high standards of care.
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
Education
CNA - CNA
Aguilas International Technical Institute
Tampa, FL02.2024
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/PREP NURSE - Anatomy and Physiology, CPR classes, medical terminology, pharmacology, Phlebotomy, hematology, basic surgical assisting, patient care, clinicals courses, office administrations, billing & coding
SANFORD BROWN INSTITUTE
01.2006
MEDICAL/PREP NURSE -
01.2006
Skills
- Communication
- Compassionate
- Administering patients
- Attentive to detail
- Active listener
- Writing
- Strong ethics
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Patient safety and infection control
- Medication management
- Multitasking
- Charting
- Problem solving
- Flexibility
- Teamwork
- Creative problem solving
- Caring & compassionate
Activities
- Perfect Attendance
- Honest & Integrity Award
- Being told I have good bed side manners when helping my grandmother with my grandfather while he had Alzheimer's
Timeline
HHA/Caregiver
Legacy Care/ Always Best Care
05.2024 - Current
CNA/PCT
Advent Healthcare
01.2024 - 04.2024
NURSE TECHNICIAN
SLEEP ASSOCIETES OF FLORIDA
03.2018 - Current
MEDICAL ASSISTANT
EXODUS WOMAN'S OB/GYN CLINIC
01.2017 - 05.2017
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/PREP NURSE - Anatomy and Physiology, CPR classes, medical terminology, pharmacology, Phlebotomy, hematology, basic surgical assisting, patient care, clinicals courses, office administrations, billing & coding
SANFORD BROWN INSTITUTE
MEDICAL/PREP NURSE -
CNA - CNA
Aguilas International Technical Institute