Jessica Gaidzik
Lexington
Summary
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.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician 4H
Baptist Health Hospital
Lexington, KY
06.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient vital signs, ensuring timely response to changes in condition.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for improved communication.
- Provided compassionate support to patients and families, fostering a positive healthcare environment.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Performed EKGs accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
Master Cosmetologist/Educator
Local Honey Salon
Lexington, KY
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Trained or supervised other hairstylists, hairdressers and assistants.
- Kept notes listing preferences and services provided to clients for quick reference.
- Evaluated client hair type, condition and desired outcome to determine ideal services.
- Maintained relationships with long-term clients while successfully handling daily walk-in appointments.
- Organized inventory of salon supplies ensuring all necessary materials were available when needed.
- Evaluated customer satisfaction levels after every appointment in order to identify areas needing improvement.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills by providing a friendly atmosphere while maintaining a professional demeanor with clients.
- Attended educational seminars in order to stay informed about the latest developments within the industry.
- Kept updated records of services provided along with related costs charged to customers.
- Assisted with basic bookkeeping, filing and maintaining clients' records.
- Managed appointments by scheduling appropriate times for each client's service requests.
Master Cosmetologist
Bombshell Salon Suites
Lexington, KY
06.2018 - 11.2023
- Developed relationships with suppliers to ensure availability of quality products at competitive prices.
- Fostered clean and sanitary work environment to protect customers and staff from infection.
- Kept updated records of services provided along with related costs charged to customers.
- Organized inventory of salon supplies ensuring all necessary materials were available when needed.
- Collected payment from customers and scheduled next appointments.
- Updated and maintained customer information records and beauty services provided.
- Streamlined cleaning processes for treatment rooms to decrease wait times.
- Engaged positively with clients to deliver memorable customer experiences that resulted in repeat business.
- Operated cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY06-2026
Medicaid Nurse Aide Program - CNA/SRNA
KY Healthcare Training
Lexington04-2025
Cosmetology Licensure -
Summit Salon Academy
Lexington, KY12-2013
High School Diploma -
Lafayette High School
Lexington05-2011
Skills
- CNA certification holder
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Infection control standards
- EKG interpretation
- Emergency response
- Patient care and support
- Task prioritization skills
Affiliations
- On sundays I offer sensory friendly hair services to children that are on the autism spectrum or have other sensory needs. I feel so fulfilled helping them get comfortable with haircuts and giving them a space to feel safe and heard.
- I workout five to six days a week to stay in shape, I find this helps me at work to be able to complete physical tasks as well as helps me to have a clear, calm mind.
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant 5/2025
- BLS Training - 8/2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Technician 4H
Baptist Health Hospital
06.2025 - Current
Master Cosmetologist/Educator
Local Honey Salon
11.2023 - 02.2025
Master Cosmetologist
Bombshell Salon Suites
06.2018 - 11.2023
Medicaid Nurse Aide Program - CNA/SRNA
KY Healthcare Training
Cosmetology Licensure -
Summit Salon Academy
High School Diploma -
Lafayette High School
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Bluegrass Community And Technical College