Jerrylin Paye
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
State-certified Nursing Assistant and nursing student bringing proficient level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Skilled in mobility and personal hygiene support. While being in the nursing program currently at UND, it has made me attain many beneficial attributes and skills that I can implement in most healthcare settings. Always setting goals for myself because having the mindset that you can always learn more makes you gain the most out of any experience. Mutual respect and efficiency is the foundation to a successful outcome.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Senior Living
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
Direct Support Professional
Sevita (REM)
02.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND05.2025
Skills
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Personal Care Aide
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Healthcare ethics
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Safety Management
- Patient Care Quality
- Emotional Intelligence
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing Assistance
- Compassionate
- CNA Certification
- Meal Preparation
- Client documentation
- Care plan implementation
- Adaptable
- Patient Management
- Catheter Care
- CPR Certification
- Feeding assistance expert
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Bedsore Prevention
- Patient Assessments
- HIPAA Compliance
- Medical Terminology
- Patient Positioning
- Trustworthy companion
- Transfer Techniques
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Basic Life Support
- Oral Hygiene
- Health Education
- Urinary Catheter Care
- IV Maintenance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Valley Senior Living
05.2023 - 02.2024
Direct Support Professional
Sevita (REM)
02.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of North Dakota