Jodi Williams
Garden,MI
Summary
Experienced with providing compassionate patient care. Utilizes skills in patient assistance and daily living support to ensure optimal comfort and well-being. Knowledge of maintaining hygiene standards and accurate patient records.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nurse Assistant
SchoolCraft Memorial Hospital
04.2019 - Current
- Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of vital signs, fluid intake, and output for effective patient monitoring.
- Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Improved patient comfort by repositioning and transferring them on a regular basis.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to promptly address any concerns or emergencies, prioritizing patient safety and well-being at all times.
- Served as a mentor to new staff members, providing guidance and support during their onboarding process.
- Boosted overall patient satisfaction through genuine empathy, active listening skills, and consistent professionalism in all interactions.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by actively listening to their concerns and offering compassionate companionship.
- Assisted nursing staff in wound care procedures, effectively preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on best practices in the field of Certified Nurse Assistance.
- Provided skilled post-operative care to patients, closely monitoring their recovery progress and reporting any changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Educated family members on best practices for home care, empowering them to support the ongoing health of their loved ones.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility
01.2015 - 02.2018
- Provided high-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, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Home Care
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Pre Nursing
Bay College
Escanaba, MI01-2028
Timeline
Certified Nurse Assistant
SchoolCraft Memorial Hospital
04.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Schoolcraft Medical Care Facility
01.2015 - 02.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital Home Care
06.2014 - 06.2016
Associate of Arts - Pre Nursing
Bay College