Jennifer White
Albemarle,NC
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with a strong track record in delivering efficient patient care. Proficient in monitoring vital signs, assisting with personal hygiene, and maintaining accurate medical records. Recognized for exceptional communication skills and a commitment to teamwork, ensuring optimal support in fast-paced environments. Committed to continuous learning and professional development to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Atrium healthcare cabarrus
Concord, NC
06.2015 - Current
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
- Assisted patients with daily activities under nurse's supervision to provide essential care and emotional support.
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central Cabarrus High School
Concord NC06-1989
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- EPIC charting
- Specimen collection
- Supply management
- HIPAA compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Fall prevention
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Emotional support
- Safety awareness
- Behavior redirection
- Catheter care
- Medical records management
- Patient feeding
- Supply restocking
- Companionship and emotional support
- Patient relationship building
- Patient assessments
- Infection control
- Call light response
- Continuing education
- Personal hygiene support
- Infection control procedures
- Basic life support
- Healthcare ethics
- Direct patient care
- Monitoring fluids
- Cultural history
- Catheter change and preparation
- Interdisciplinary communication
- HIPAA
- Patient mobility support
- Mobility assistance
- Patient care and safety
- Light housekeeping
- Collecting specimens
- Client documentation
- Task prioritization
- Professionalism
- Heartsaver CPR AED
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Family communication
- Multitasking
- Responding to emergencies
- Excellent communication
Accomplishments
- Cardinal Award
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant I Certificate
- Certified Nursing Assistant II Certificate
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Atrium healthcare cabarrus
06.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Central Cabarrus High School
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