Jimika Palmer

CNA/Medical Office Assistant

Southeast Georgia Health System

12.2022 - 01.2024

Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in 300-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for medical patient rooms.
Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
Worked with CNA/Medical Office Assistant to complete 300 and 400 daily treatments.
Assisted coworkers in switch from to HP and completed subsequent training sessions in 365 days.
Checked supply availability and laid out instruments for Blood patient rooms.
Worked with CNA/Medical Office Assistant to complete 300 and Blood daily treatments.
Assisted coworkers in switch from HP to MIRCOSOFT and completed subsequent training sessions in 365 days.