Jessica Fralia
Vancouver
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with over five years of caregiving experience, including three years as a Direct Support Professional for young adults with autism and behavioral challenges. Currently serving as an In-Home Nursing Assistant, equipped with extensive training in essential caregiving tasks such as bed baths, feeding, and encouraging activities of daily living (ADLs). Committed to providing high-quality care, supported by over 40 hours of clinical experience and a strong passion for continuous learning and professional growth. Authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer and open to relocation opportunities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Seastar Solutions
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to support nursing staff in care decisions.
- Administered medications under the supervision of registered nurses, maintaining accurate records.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
Direct Support Professional
Enable, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
- Facilitated communication between clients and families, enhancing support networks.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, respecting clients' dignity and promoting self-reliance.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored and documented client progress, identifying areas for improvement in care strategies.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Implemented individualized care plans, ensuring alignment with client needs and preferences.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Direct Support Professional
Hope Human Services
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Administer medication(s) according to guidelines.
- Implemented individualized care plans, ensuring alignment with client needs and preferences.
- Encourage community participation.
- Document all observations and daily progress notes.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodland Care Center
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Assist residents with ADLs
- Assist residents to activities
- Assist residents with their personal needs
- Transfers to wheelchair to bed
- Assist residents to meals
- Assist residents to appointments
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Maxium Healthcare
03.2020 - 09.2023
- Instructional support: Tutoring, reinforcing, and following up on learning activities in basic academic, language, and specialized subject areas
- Behavior intervention: Assisting in implementing assigned sections of the students Individualized Educational Plan (IEP)
- Pre-teaching instruction: Providing pre-teaching instruction and assisting during teacher-directed lessons
- Monitoring student: Monitoring student during independent work or group activities
- Preparing curriculum materials: Preparing curriculum materials as directed by a certificated staff member
- Facilitating positive social interactions: Facilitating positive social interactions and active engagement by students with disabilities in the learning process
- Caring for physical, emotional health, and safety: Caring for students' physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships
Education
High School diploma - Highschool
Mountain View High School
Vancouver, WA07.2019
High School diploma - Cosmotology
Cascadia Tech Academy
Vancouver, WA06.2019
No Degree - Pre-Requites
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, ORSkills
- Medical records
- Emotional support
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Learning disabilities support
- Respectful and compassionate
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Housekeeping duties
- Bathing assistance
- Grooming assistance
- Dressing assistance
Certification
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Caregiver Certification
- Driver's License
- CNA
- Certified Home Health Aide
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Seastar Solutions
02.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Enable, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Woodland Care Center
07.2023 - 09.2024
Direct Support Professional
Hope Human Services
08.2022 - 02.2024
Special Education Paraprofessional
Maxium Healthcare
03.2020 - 09.2023
High School diploma - Highschool
Mountain View High School
High School diploma - Cosmotology
Cascadia Tech Academy
No Degree - Pre-Requites
Clackamas Community College