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Jessica Myers

Hillsboro,OH

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Dedicated healthcare professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant

Adena Regional Medical Center
Chillicothe, OH
03.2014 - Current
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
  • Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
  • Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.

PCA

OSU East
Columbus, OH
01.2012 - 03.2014
  • Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
  • Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
  • Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.

Hospice Aide

Odyssey Hospice - A Gentiva
Columbus, OH
05.2010 - 10.2011
  • Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
  • Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
  • Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Education

High School Diploma -

American School
Chicago, IL
05.1994

Skills

  • Observation Documentation
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Needs Determination
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Medical Recordkeeping
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Company Guidelines
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • First Aid Certification
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care

Timeline

Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant

Adena Regional Medical Center
03.2014 - Current

PCA

OSU East
01.2012 - 03.2014

Hospice Aide

Odyssey Hospice - A Gentiva
05.2010 - 10.2011

High School Diploma -

American School

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