Jessica MacKellar
Summerville,SC
Summary
Accomplished career driven individual with 11 + years' experience working in a fast-paced, high pressure physically demanding environment, handling confidential patient paperwork, 3 years' experience responding to medical calls for assistance, taking a patient's vitals and medical information to establish and determine proper treatment.
Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
PCT
Medical University Of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
11.2024 - Current
- Floated to all Med surg units and ICUs on campus
- Record patients intake and output
- Assist with elimination needs
- Ensure fall and safety precautions are in effect
- Assist with transportation and ambulation
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to RNs
- Prepared and maintained patient rooms
- Documented patient information accurately in EHR
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow across departments.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded appropriately to requests from patients, families, staff members.
- Assisted RNswith patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Bishop Gadsden
Charleston, SC
12.2021 - 12.2024
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Supported recreational activities to enhance resident engagement and well-being.
- Documented care provided accurately in resident records and logs.
Security Officer
Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community
Charleston, SC
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Screen residents, visitors and employees per DHEC regulations
- Patrol the campus and check for suspicious activity
- Respond to and assist at medical calls
- Escort fire and EMS on campus
- Respond to fire alarm activations
- Unlock and secure residences for vendors, maintenance staff and residents
- Enforce parking regulations
- Turn off campus lights
- Followed all security and safety regulations
- Wrote logs and incident reports
- Monitored entrance and exit doors and access gates
- Provided escorts for EMS and fire, when appropriate
- Effectively recommended appropriate action during emergency situations
- Provided escorts for on site vendors, when appropriate
Education
PCT Class
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC 03.2023 - 05.2023
CNA -
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SCRegents Diploma -
Massena Central High School
Massena, NYAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
State University of New York
Canton, NY 08.2004 - 05/2006
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- EHR documentation
- Patient-centered care
- Infection control practices
- Team collaboration
Timeline
PCT
Medical University Of South Carolina
11.2024 - Current
PCT Class
Trident Technical College
03.2023 - 05.2023
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Bishop Gadsden
12.2021 - 12.2024
Security Officer
Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community
10.2020 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
State University of New York
08.2004 - 05/2006
CNA -
Trident Technical College
Regents Diploma -
Massena Central High School