Jessica Hughes
Lyons
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with over 4 years of experience in direct patient care and mobility support. Known for strong communication skills and adaptability, contributing to enhanced patient well-being and satisfaction.
Reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record in providing personal care and monitoring vital signs. Strong attention to detail and effective team collaboration skills, dedicated to ensuring the safety and comfort of all patients.
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.
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinence care.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clifton Springs Nursing Home
Clifton Springs
05.2015 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident rooms and common areas.
- Helped residents with mobility, ensuring safe transfers and movement.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Supported recreational activities to enhance resident engagement and well-being.
- Trained new staff on caregiving procedures and resident care protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic
Clifton Springs
05.2015 - 11.2019
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas daily.
- Disinfected high-touch surfaces to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Managed waste disposal following hospital safety and health protocols.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to address specific cleaning requests promptly.
- Adhered to infection control standards in all cleaning tasks consistently.
- Assisted in inventory management of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- Trained new staff on proper cleaning techniques and safety procedures.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms, bathrooms, offices and other areas according to prescribed procedures.
- Helped prevent spread of infections by sanitizing surfaces, furniture and equipment.
- Wiped down surfaces and refilled soap and hand sanitizer to prevent spread of germs.
- Kept trash cans empty by removing regularly from rooms, bathrooms and hallways.
- Dusted, swept and mopped to maintain clean, safe environment for clients.
- Disinfected public areas frequently and provided spot cleaning to maintain clean, welcoming atmosphere.
- Inspected all areas after completion of work to ensure that they were cleaned properly.
- Replenished supplies such as soap, toilet paper and paper towels in restrooms.
- Responded promptly to requests for housekeeping services from staff or visitors.
- Dusted furniture, pictures, window sills and other surfaces.
- Adhered to departmental policies regarding safety protocols while performing job duties.
- Attended required training sessions related to housekeeping tasks.
- Reported any damages or maintenance needs to supervisor immediately upon discovery.
- Followed safety procedures when using chemical agents to clean surfaces or laundry detergents when washing linens and clothes.
- Stocked linen closets with fresh linens as needed.
- Kept storage areas organized and free of clutter by disposing of unused items appropriately.
- Reviewed daily schedules to plan out cleaning routines and gather needed supplies.
Babysitter
Self-employeed
Lyons
09.2013 - 04.2015
- Supervised children during activities and ensured their safety and well-being.
- Planned engaging educational games to promote learning and creativity.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks tailored to children's dietary needs.
- Communicated effectively with parents about daily activities and concerns.
- Managed schedules for playdates, nap times, and outings with children.
- Developed positive relationships with children to foster trust and comfort.
- Implemented discipline strategies to guide behavior in a constructive manner.
- Organized arts and crafts sessions to enhance fine motor skills and expression.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Helped complete homework, school projects and chores.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Developing creative ways to encourage learning through everyday experiences.
Teacher's Assistant
Kids Advantages
Lyons
10.2005 - 06.2013
- Assisted teachers in developing engaging lesson plans and educational materials.
- Supported students with special needs in daily classroom activities and learning tasks.
- Observed student interactions to promote positive social skills and teamwork.
- Organized classroom resources and maintained a tidy learning environment.
- Collaborated with educators to implement individualized education programs effectively.
- Facilitated small group sessions to reinforce concepts and enhance understanding.
- Communicated regularly with parents about student progress and classroom activities.
- Participated in training workshops to enhance support strategies for diverse learners.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
- Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.
- Distributed and collected tests and homework to prepare for grading by head teacher.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
Overnight Stocker and Receiver
Walmart
Newark
07.2003 - 08.2005
- Stocked shelves efficiently to maintain product availability and organization.
- Received incoming shipments and verified accuracy against purchase orders.
- Assisted in unloading trucks and transporting merchandise to storage areas.
- Maintained cleanliness of stockroom and sales floor to ensure safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize restocking processes and workflows.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported discrepancies to management promptly.
- Operated equipment like pallet jacks for safe movement of heavy items.
- Provided support during peak hours by helping customers locate merchandise.
- Stocked shelves and rotated product according to code dates.
- Restocked returned goods into designated areas within the store and warehouse as needed.
- Unloaded trucks, moved incoming freight to storage areas, unpackaged products from containers.
- Assisted customers in locating products throughout the store and warehouse while providing excellent customer service skills at all times.
- Complied with safety regulations and maintained cleanliness of work environment at all times.
- Processed returns quickly and accurately according to company standards.
- Ensured that all products were stored properly in the correct area of the warehouse and labeled correctly.
- Checked in merchandise, compared identifying information against receiving documents for accuracy.
- Verified merchandise receipts by comparing items and quantities unloaded with bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Personal care assistance
- Mobility support
- Infection control practices
- Patient safety protocols
- Family communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Emotional intelligence
- Adaptability
- Quick problem solver
- Trustworthy companion
- Direct patient care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Transporting patients
- Documenting behaviors
- Collecting vital signs
- Maintaining privacy
- Family support and assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Reliable team player
- Supporting personal needs
- Inpatient care
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Compassionate caregiver
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clifton Springs Nursing Home
05.2015 - Current
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Clifton Springs Hospital and Clinic
05.2015 - 11.2019
Babysitter
Self-employeed
09.2013 - 04.2015
Teacher's Assistant
Kids Advantages
10.2005 - 06.2013
Overnight Stocker and Receiver
Walmart
07.2003 - 08.2005