Joan Jegede
sacramento,CA
Summary
Professional healthcare provider with strong skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork, ensuring smooth operations and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable and focused on achieving results through compassionate patient interactions and effective communication. Prepared to contribute positively to healthcare teams and patient outcomes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Nursing Assistant
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
04.2002 - Current
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
- Providing patient care and monitoring patients with suicidal ideation, fall risk, behavioral issues, and psychological concerns.
- Providing therapeutic communication to ease patient's tension.
- And notify the nurse when there is a change in patient condition.
Mental Health Support Worker
Sierra Vista Hospital
02.2005 - 05.2013
- Reduced patient anxiety through active listening, problem-solving, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Supported patients in achieving personal goals through goal-setting exercises and step-by-step guidance.
- Recognized and responded to signs of potential self-harm or suicide risk, utilizing appropriate interventions strategies and resources to ensure patient safety.
- Encouraged self-care among patients by teaching coping strategies, stress management techniques, and relaxation exercises.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing empathetic and compassionate support in daily activities.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
El Camino Care Center
09.2001 - 04.2006
- Provided 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Med Life Institute
Kissimmee, FL10-2021
Skills
- Basic Life Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Effective communication
- Infection Control
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Catheter Care
- EPIC application
- Medication Administration
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Client documentation
- Patient Care
Certification
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Timeline
Mental Health Support Worker
Sierra Vista Hospital
02.2005 - 05.2013
Emergency Room Nursing Assistant
Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
04.2002 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
El Camino Care Center
09.2001 - 04.2006
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Associate of Science - Nursing
Med Life Institute
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