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Jessica Brew

Zachary ,La

Summary

Experienced Healthcare team member proficient in biological specimen collection, mobility assistance and emergency situation management. Demonstrated strengths in building relationships, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively. Hardworking and dedicated with Certified Nursing Assistant certification. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities. Certified Nursing Assistant offering 12 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Southwest Medical Staffing
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2022 - Current
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.

DSW Worker

Pinnacle Health
Baton Rouge, LA
12.2018 - Current
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the safety of the patient's environment.
  • Educated patients and families about recommended procedures and care options.
  • Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
  • Responded promptly to all inquiries from supervisors or clients regarding home health services rendered.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Provided in-home care to elderly and disabled patients, including assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and medication management.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted with ambulation using walkers, wheelchairs, canes and other assistive devices when necessary.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
  • Helped client with medication self-administration.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Rescare Homecare
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2015 - 07.2018
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Monitored changes in physical condition or behaviors of clients which may indicate need for further medical attention or intervention.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Facilitated group activities, such as social skills development, problem solving and communication strategies.
  • Identified practical and potential problems facing emergency services and implemented realistic and successful solutions.
  • Analyzed support note data to measure client performance.
  • Operated cash register, scanned items, bagged merchandise and properly handled methods of payment to facilitate accurate sales transactions.
  • Assisted clients in developing independent living skills, such as budgeting, nutrition, household management and personal hygiene.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with local municipalities, county departments and city agencies to facilitate smooth planning and coordination of emergency response.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate services for clients.
  • Created emergency situation status reports to discuss response and recovery efforts.

Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Clare Manor Nursing
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Guided individuals to bathrooms and cared for incontinence needs.
  • Helped feed patients who needed assistance eating meals.
  • Answered call lights promptly to determine patient needs.
  • Attended continuing education courses related to CNA certification requirements.
  • Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Transported bed-confined patients to different hospital rooms and other locations.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment used for patient care.

Education

High School Diploma -

Zachary High School
Zachary, LA
05.2008

Skills

  • Electronic Charting
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Patient Lifting
  • Collecting Specimens
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Quality Assurance
  • Monitoring Fluids
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Helping With Medication
  • Documentation Expert
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Patient Assessments
  • Adaptable
  • Collecting Vital Signs
  • Preparing Meals
  • Case Management
  • Medical Records Management
  • Assisting With Personal Grooming

Certification

  • 2010-Current I received my Certified Nursing Assistant Certification.
  • I have my CPR, AED, First-Aid Certificate (Adult/Child/Infant/Chocking) AED/ Injury & Universal Precautions

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Southwest Medical Staffing
09.2022 - Current

DSW Worker

Pinnacle Health
12.2018 - Current

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Rescare Homecare
04.2015 - 07.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Clare Manor Nursing
01.2011 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Zachary High School
Jessica Brew