Hi, I’m
Jessica Bagdon
Summary
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.
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Concordia Lutheran MinistriesFox Chapel
Nursing Assistant
05.2017 - Current
Job overview
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care with memory care needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting ADLs and answering calls.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Fresenius Medical Center (Dialysis)Pittsburgh, PA
Patient Care Technician
04.2019 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight recordings.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Followed proper procedure for installation of appropriate needle placement in the fistula, graft, or catheter and connected to the machine to dialyze effectively.
Rosebrook Village ApartmentsSarver, PA
Nursing Assistant
05.2015 - 05.2017
Job overview
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
- Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Education
Butler County Community CollegeButler, PA
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing
05.2023
Skills
- Nursing Staff Management
- Patient Relationship-Building
- Personal Care Needs
- Patient-Focused Care
- Patient Assessments
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Quality Patient Care
- Patient Care and Safety
- Vital Sign Monitoring
Timeline
Patient Care Technician
Fresenius Medical Center (Dialysis)
04.2019 - 06.2020
Nursing Assistant
Concordia Lutheran Ministries
05.2017 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Rosebrook Village Apartments
05.2015 - 05.2017
Butler County Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Nursing