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Jessica Wirth-Godfrey

Elizabethtown

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education. Certified as a CNA in both Kentucky and Indiana.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

Private Care
12.2022 - Current
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, and various forms of dementia.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.

Resident Assistant

Autumn Trace Senior Living
07.2021 - 12.2022
  • Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
  • Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
  • Attended, participated, and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
  • Mediated conflict resolution with roommates and other residence hall members to promote peace, order and positive relationships.
  • Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
  • Enforced policies and safety standards through building and room rounds.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
  • Followed residence's service plan and provided assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, oral hygiene and other daily living tasks.
  • Delivered and served meals and provided other dining needs.
  • Escorted residents to community activities and games and encouraged participation.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.

Home Health Aide

Bethany Cares Home Health Agency
12.2020 - 07.2021
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
  • Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
  • Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.

Education

Associate of Health Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
05-2026

EMT - Emergency Management

Northern Kentucky University
Newport, KY
05-2004

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Basic life support
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Health monitoring
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Patient care
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Critical thinking
  • Clinical documentation
  • Complex Problem-solving

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant- Indiana and Kentucky
  • Certification - Dementia Care - Ivy Tech
  • EMT - Emergency Medical Technician - Ohio
  • Certification in Health Science


Timeline

CNA

Private Care
12.2022 - Current

Resident Assistant

Autumn Trace Senior Living
07.2021 - 12.2022

Home Health Aide

Bethany Cares Home Health Agency
12.2020 - 07.2021

Associate of Health Science - Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana

EMT - Emergency Management

Northern Kentucky University

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