Jimeka Groover
Lakewood
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a proven track record at University Hospital of Cleveland, excelling in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Expert in providing emotional support and maintaining confidentiality, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and fostering a safe environment, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in all aspects of patient assistance.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
STNA
Clipboard Health
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Assisted patients in daily activities, promoting their independence and dignity.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Promoted a safe environment for both patients and staff members by adhering to facility policies and procedures at all times.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through de-escalation techniques and clear communication methods with both the patient and staff involved.
STNA
Broadview Multi-Care
02.2020 - 08.2021
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- 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.
- Conducted regular safety checks on patient rooms, addressing potential hazards immediately.
PCA
University Hospital of Cleveland
08.2007 - 04.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing
Independence, OH12.2024
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- End-of-life care
- Dressing assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Patient care
- Basic life support
- Pressure ulcer prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
Timeline
STNA
Clipboard Health
03.2020 - Current
STNA
Broadview Multi-Care
02.2020 - 08.2021
PCA
University Hospital of Cleveland
08.2007 - 04.2018
LPN - Nursing
Hondros College of Nursing