Jessica Harwood
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hampton,VA
Summary
Professional caregiver with experience delivering patient-centered care in fast-paced environments. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Transitions Hospice Care
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Warsaw Meadows Care Center
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
SKLD Nursing Facility
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gentiva Hospice Care
05.2017 - 10.2022
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home.
- Provided emotional and psychological support to patients and their families, fostering positive healthcare experience.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Loy Norrix High School
Kalamazoo, MI06-1976
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Collecting vital signs
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Compassionate
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic charting
- End-of-life care
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility assistance
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant in Michigan since 1996 to October 2024.
Certified Nursing Assistant in Indiana since October 2024.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Transitions Hospice Care
01.2024 - 10.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Warsaw Meadows Care Center
08.2023 - 01.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
SKLD Nursing Facility
10.2022 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gentiva Hospice Care
05.2017 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant in Michigan since 1996 to October 2024.
Certified Nursing Assistant in Indiana since October 2024.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
High School Diploma -
Loy Norrix High School
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