Jennifer Yacks
Sandpoint,ID
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Reliable employee seeking Community Manager position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Valley Vista Care Center
Sandpoint, ID
06.2021 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
CNA
LifeCare Of Sandpoint
Sandpoint, Idaho
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
GED -
Sandpoint High School
Sandpoint, ID06.1996
Skills
- Linen Replacements
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Fluid Measurement
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital Signs Collection
- Bedsore Prevention
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Emotional and Social Support
- Needs Determination
- Caregiver Relations
- Observing Responses
- Medication Assistance
- Grooming and Bathing Assistance
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Monitoring Fluids
- Recording Vital Signs
- Oral Hygiene
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Bathing and Dressing
- First Aid Certification
- CNA Certification
- Catheter Care
- Assisted Living
- PointClickCare
- YouTube
Timeline
CNA
Valley Vista Care Center
06.2021 - Current
CNA
LifeCare Of Sandpoint
06.2019 - 06.2021
GED -
Sandpoint High School
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