Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
Timeline

Jessica Renehan

Heart of Texas Hospice
Belton,TX
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience

Compassionate and dedicated hospice professional with extensive hands-on experience supporting patients and families during end-of-life care. Passionate about helping families understand hospice services and connecting them with the resources and support they need. Strong ability to build and maintain professional relationships with referral partners, patients, families, and healthcare professionals. Brings a deep understanding of the unique emotional and practical challenges families face at the end of life. Approachable, dependable, and professional, with the communication skills and compassion needed to confidently represent Heart of Texas Hospice within the community. Eager to use my hospice experience, relationship-building skills, and passion for serving others to make a positive impact as an Activities Assistant

Work History

Certified Nurse Assistant

2 Years 7 Months
Heart of Texas Hospice | 01.2024 - Current
  • Provided compassionate personal care to patients, enhancing comfort and dignity during end-of-life transitions.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to healthcare team, facilitating timely interventions.
  • Educated families on caregiving techniques and resources available, promoting effective home care practices.
  • Advocated for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring their voices were heard throughout their care journey.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

7 Months
Interim HealthCare hospice | 02.2022 - 09.2022
  • Provided compassionate personal care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during daily activities.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
  • Implemented infection control measures, maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff alike.
  • Advocated for patient needs, fostering trust and effective communication within family interactions.
  • Enhanced workflow efficiency by streamlining documentation processes and utilizing electronic health record systems.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

3 Months
WSi Healthcare Personnel | 12.2021 - 03.2022

Facilitated CNA staffing solutions for nursing homes to address workforce shortages.

  • Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform nursing staff of patient conditions.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

2 Months
Matthews Vu Medical Group | 08.2020 - 10.2020

Assisted patients into examination rooms and recorded vital signs. Conducted EKGs as necessary to prepare patients for physician evaluation. Updated patient charts using electronic health records system. Managed front desk operations including phone inquiries and patient scheduling. Demonstrated effective communication skills and utilized time efficiently.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

7 Months
AseraCare Hospice | 01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Provided compassionate support for terminally ill patients.
  • Operated effectively in home and hospice settings.
  • Delivered care and companionship to patients and residents.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks.
  • Supported patients in daily living activities.
  • Helped lift patients as required.
  • Maintained daily records of patient care.
  • Changed bed linens as needed.
  • Administered post-mortem care when necessary.
  • Exhibited strong communication skills.

Ttec call center

4 Months
TTEC | 02.2018 - 06.2018
  • Assisted customers via phone with inquiries regarding bank accounts.
  • Handled numerous incoming calls with efficiency.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

6 Months
Hospice Austin | 06.2017 - 12.2017
  • Provided individualized and friendly care for patients
  • Checked vital signs
  • Helped patients with showering
  • Assisted patients with basic activities of daily living
  • Communicated details about patient's condition to the nurse in charge

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

5 Months
The Wesleyan Skilled Nursing and Rehab | 02.2017 - 07.2017
  • Provided individualized and friendly care for patients and residents
  • Checked vital signs
  • Helped residents and patients with showering
  • Assisted patients and residents with basic activities of daily activities

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

1 Year 3 Months
Wellington Place | 11.2015 - 02.2017
  • Provided Cared for patients in a long term facility
  • Assisted patients with daily activities such as but not limited to feedings and showers
  • Communicated details of any changes of patient to head nurse

Education

High school or equivalent

Lampasas High School | Lampasas, TX | 05-2010

Skills

Build trusting professional relationships going into Nursing Homes when providing care
Maintaining a Calm
Respectful Environment
Cultural Sensitivity
Crisis Awareness & Quick Response
Dependability & Reliability
Teamwork & Collaboration
Time Management & Organization
Family Communication & Education
Communication with Nurses & Hospice Teams
Accurate Documentation
Care Plan Compliance
Patient Advocacy
Patient Dignity & Privacy
Grief & End-of-Life Support
Emotional Support for Patients & Families
Range-of-Motion Exercises
Feeding & Hydration Assistance
Infection Control & Universal Precautions
Fall Prevention & Safety
Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care
Skin Integrity & Pressure Injury Prevention
Pain & Comfort Observation
Bedbound Patient Care
Safe Patient Transfers & Positioning
Toileting & Incontinence Care
Bathing
Dressing & Grooming
Personal Care & Hygiene
Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Assistance
Hospice & Palliative Care Support
Build trusting professional relationships going into Nursing Homes when providing care and providing activities
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Reliable team player
Direct patient care
Compassionate
Alzheimer's and dementia care
Bedside manner
Patient-focused care
Companionship and emotional support
Maintaining privacy
Friendly
positive attitude

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Additional Information

References per request

Timeline

Certified Nurse Assistant

Heart of Texas Hospice
01.2024 - CurrentRead More

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Interim HealthCare hospice
02.2022 - 09.2022Read More

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

WSi Healthcare Personnel
12.2021 - 03.2022Read More

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Matthews Vu Medical Group
08.2020 - 10.2020Read More

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

AseraCare Hospice
01.2019 - 08.2019Read More

Ttec call center

TTEC
02.2018 - 06.2018Read More

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Hospice Austin
06.2017 - 12.2017Read More

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

The Wesleyan Skilled Nursing and Rehab
02.2017 - 07.2017Read More

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Wellington Place
11.2015 - 02.2017Read More

Lampasas High School

High school or equivalent
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Jessica Renehan