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Jessica Dowdell

Kansas City,MO

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

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Medical Assistant

Bright Star
Overland Park, KS
01.2022 - Current
  • Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Certified Nursing Assistant

KT Black Staffing Agency
Amarillo, TX
03.2021 - 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Joseph Nursing Home
Overland Park, KS
06.2019 - 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Willshire At Lakewood
Lee's Summit, MO
06.2016 - 06.2019
  • 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.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

High School Diploma -

Northeast High School
Kansas City, MO
06.1996

Skills

  • Observation Documentation
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Wound Care
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Caregiver Relations

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant, 2008
  • CPR - American Heart Association, 2007
  • Assault & Crisis Intervention, 2007

Timeline

Certified Medical Assistant

Bright Star
01.2022 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

KT Black Staffing Agency
03.2021 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Joseph Nursing Home
06.2019 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Willshire At Lakewood
06.2016 - 06.2019

High School Diploma -

Northeast High School
Jessica Dowdell