Jody Wingert
Fuquay Varina,NC
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with extensive experience in direct patient care within hospital environments, demonstrating a strong commitment to quality and compassionate service. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with nursing staff and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through teamwork and communication. Expertise in patient assessment, medication administration, and adapting to evolving clinical needs, complemented by critical thinking and advocacy skills that enhance the overall patient experience. Recognized for reliability and dedication to maintaining high standards of care in fast-paced settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant I
UNC Hospital Behavioral Health Emergency Department
Chapel Hill, NC
12.2019 - Current
- Responsible for performing patient intake for behavioral health patients arriving to the emergency department. Including change out, search, inventory and collection of medical clearance labs.
- Observed behavior of patients to detect any changes or problems that may need further assessment by primary nurse.
- Monitored vital signs including pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature, blood pressure and other indicators of health.
- Conducting Q15 safety rounds, environmental safety checks and milieu management.
- Assisting registered nurse and hospital police with verbal deescalating, restraints and escorts of aggressive or unpredictable patients.
- Maintained safe environment for patients and staff.
- Provided support to patients and family during their time in the emergency department.
Certified Nursing Assistant I
UNC Hospital Float Pool
Chapel Hill, NC
05.2015 - 12.2019
- Acted as supplemental support staff throughout all areas of the hospital, allowing units to maintain safe staffing.
- Gained experience working with several patient populations including Pediatrics, ICU, Emergency and Behavioral Health.
- Gained skill allowing me to intervene quickly in emergency situations using appropriate interventions.
- Acted as a patient sitter ensuring patient safety in several settings.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms and examination rooms.
- Measured patient vital signs, recording body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
- Stocked patient rooms and supply areas to meet patient care needs.
Patient Care Technician
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC
04.2012 - 06.2015
- Gathered information from nurses and physicians about patient condition and treatment plans.
- Provided direct patient care to patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or other healthcare professional.
- Collected blood samples and body fluids to prepare for diagnostic testing.
- Completed patient care task within the ICU setting such as Q2 turns, Q2 oral care for intubated patients, Q6 I&O caths, EKG's, bathing and post mortem care.
- Assisted nurses and physicians in operation of medical equipment and provision of patient care.
- Assisted with answering phones, ordering supplies, stocking unit and patient transports.
Education
Nursing Assistant - Pre Nursing
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SCAssociate of Science - Nursing
Central Carolina Community College
Sanford, NC05.2026
Skills
- Transporting patients
- Direct Patient Care
- Conducting intakes
- EKG
- Multitasking
- Collecting vital signs
- Patient Management
- Specimen Collection
- Geriatric Care
- Responding to emergencies
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Complex Problem-Solving
- End of life care
- Basic Life Support
- Shared governance
- Pediatric Care
- Safety Precautions
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Oxygen Therapy
- Bathing Assistance
- Critical Thinking
- Restraint Application
- Direct patient care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Complex Problem-solving
- Patient management
- Blood glucose testing
- HIPAA compliance
Affiliations
Behavioral Health Emergency Department shared governance committee
Certification
- Registered Nurse with the NC board of nursing
- North Carolina Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPI - Advanced Physical Skills
- American Heart Association BLS
AWARDS
2024 Assistive Personnel of the Year for Emergency Services
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant I
UNC Hospital Behavioral Health Emergency Department
12.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant I
UNC Hospital Float Pool
05.2015 - 12.2019
Patient Care Technician
Medical University of South Carolina
04.2012 - 06.2015
Nursing Assistant - Pre Nursing
Trident Technical College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Central Carolina Community College