Jessica Bykerk
CNA
Lincoln,NE
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.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
CNA
KARE
Lincoln, NE
08.2021 - 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Onboarding Coordinator
Home Care Assistance - HCA
Lincoln, NE
02.2019 - 02.2022
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Oversaw HR needs for employee operations.
- Advocated for staff members, helping to identify and resolve conflicts.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
- Planned and launched large-scale events for employee appreciation.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
CNA
Maxim Healthcare
Lincoln, NE
02.2019 - 04.2021
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA 08.2011 - 05.2013
Associate of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration
Southeast Community College Area
Lincoln, NE 07.2018 - 05.2019
Skills
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Medical office administration
Patient Management
Direct Patient Care
EMR / EHR
Companionship and emotional support
Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Recording vital signs
Patient-focused care
Observing responses
Measuring bodily fluids
Documenting behaviors
Responding to emergencies
Chronic disease management
Efficient and reliable team player
Compassionate caregiver
Adaptable
Accomplishments
Hold current certificates in the following:
- Dependent adult abuse mandatory report training.
- Professionalism, communication, problem solving and culture competency.
- Virtual dementia care Trainer / Advanced Dementia Care.
- Body mechanics and injury prevention.
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
KARE
08.2021 - Current
CPR / First Aide
04-2021
Assisted Living Administrator
06-2019
Onboarding Coordinator
Home Care Assistance - HCA
02.2019 - 02.2022
CNA
Maxim Healthcare
02.2019 - 04.2021
Associate of Business Administration - Healthcare Administration
Southeast Community College Area
07.2018 - 05.2019
40Hr Medication Aide (In-active)
10-2017
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
04-2014
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Ashworth College
08.2011 - 05.2013