Jodi-Ann Wedderburn
Garfield
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience at Cooperman Barnabas, excelling in patient care and individualized care planning. Proven ability to train staff and enhance workflow efficiency, ensuring compliance and high-quality service delivery. Strong communicator and problem solver, dedicated to fostering teamwork and optimizing operations in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
New Concepts For Living
Paramus
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage and support.
- Facilitated communication among clients, families, and service providers.
- Supported development of individualized care plans for clients.
- Trained new employees on company policies and client care procedures.
- Supervised daily operations, including scheduling shifts and assigning duties.
- Monitored compliance with industry regulations and company standards.
- Organized staff meetings to address client needs and service enhancements.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints efficiently.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
- Manage the daily operations in the group home to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Led team meetings to align on objectives and project timelines.
CNA CT Stepdown
Cooperman Barnabas/RWJ Barnabas Health
Livingston
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Delivered quality pre- and post-operative care for open heart surgery patients.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes to nursing staff without delay.
- Provided assistance with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and medical equipment.
- Documented patient observations accurately in electronic health record systems.
- Supported nursing staff by preparing necessary medical supplies for procedures.
- Assisted in mobility support, ensuring safety during patient transfers.
- Ensured HIPAA compliance regarding confidentiality of patient information.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
CNA/Direct Care Staff
Universal Institute Rehab
Livingston
05.2018 - 05.2023
- Delivered high-quality care and assistance with activities of daily living for TBI and DDD clients.
- Administered medication and maintained daily logs to ensure accurate patient records.
- Transported clients to appointments, facilitating access to necessary services.
- Recognized for chart accuracy and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.
- Fostered positive patient relations through consistent delivery of empathetic care.
CNA
Alaris Health
Kearny
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided nursing assistance to residents in a 200 bed long-term-care facility and assisted in ADL’s such as transferring using assisted devices, bathing, dressing and grooming and meals.
Cashier
Superfresh Food Market
Bloomfield
03.2017 - 08.2017
- Provided excellent customer service and assistance to the general public in a very busy supermarket.
General Manager
Pines Wholesale Liquor and Pastry
Kingston
04.2010 - 05.2017
- Monitor daily operation of the business, marketing, staffing, training and overseeing food quality to customer satisfaction.
Education
A.A.S. Degree - Cardiovascular Technology CVT
Eastern International College
Belleville, NJ05.2022
CNA Certification -
AMG Medical Institute
Bloomfield, NJ11.2017
A levels - English Language, Pre Law and Communications
University Of the West Indies
Kingston, JamaicaHigh School -
Mona High School
Kingston, JamaicaSkills
- Patient care and charting
- Individualized care planning
- Employee training and development
- Problem solving and decision-making
- Team building and collaboration
- Effective communication skills
- Daily operations management
- Documentation accuracy
- Workflow optimization
- Performance evaluation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Orientating and training
Languages
English
Timeline
Assistant Manager
New Concepts For Living
05.2025 - Current
CNA CT Stepdown
Cooperman Barnabas/RWJ Barnabas Health
04.2022 - 04.2024
CNA/Direct Care Staff
Universal Institute Rehab
05.2018 - 05.2023
CNA
Alaris Health
12.2017 - 05.2018
Cashier
Superfresh Food Market
03.2017 - 08.2017
General Manager
Pines Wholesale Liquor and Pastry
04.2010 - 05.2017
A.A.S. Degree - Cardiovascular Technology CVT
Eastern International College
CNA Certification -
AMG Medical Institute
A levels - English Language, Pre Law and Communications
University Of the West Indies
High School -
Mona High School
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