Jessalyn Lambert
Ottawa ,KS
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong expertise in patient care and support. Skilled in assisting medical staff, managing patient needs, and maintaining healthcare standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and medical documentation. Background in providing patient care within clinical environment, looking to transition into new field. Developed skills in patient communication and hands-on support. Seeking to leverage these capabilities to make meaningful impact in new professional setting. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-leve Dental Assistant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Technician
University of Kansas Medical Center
Olathe KS
09 2023 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
- Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
- Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds and medical conditions, providing personalized care for each individual.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms for admissions, discharges, and transfers, ensuring readiness and comfort.
- Improved patient satisfaction with attentive communication and responsiveness to needs.
- Collected and documented patient information to aid in accurate medical record keeping.
- Enhanced teamwork by collaborating closely with nurses and doctors to coordinate patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Richmond Health care and Rehabilitation Center
Richmond KS
02 2022 - 02 2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Served as an advocate for each patient’s needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Supported patients with personal care tasks to preserve dignity and promote independence.
Education
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PACertified Nursing Assistant - Nursing/Healthcare
Neosho County Community College
Ottawa KS06.2014
GED -
Neosho County Community college
Ottawa KS06.2014
Skills
- Patient services
- Adaptable
- Professional bedside manner
- Supporting personal needs
- Documenting behaviors
- EMR / EHR
- Recording vital signs
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Hospice and palliative care
- Patient Management
- Inpatient care
- Patient Assessments
- Responding to emergencies
- Observing responses
- Companionship and emotional support
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient-focused care
Personal Information
Name & contact
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing/Healthcare
Neosho County Community College
GED -
Neosho County Community college
Patient Care Technician
University of Kansas Medical Center
09 2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Richmond Health care and Rehabilitation Center
02 2022 - 02 2023
Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant
Penn Foster Career School