Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Timeline

Johnica Jacobs

Columbia,SC

Summary

Hardworking medical professional knowledgeable about plasma donation and managing adverse events. Competent in maintaining screening processes and recordkeeping requirements. Skilled in organizing paperwork, collecting vitals and conducting tests.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lexington Medical Center

Nursing Tech
03.2019 - Current
  • Prioritizes workload to best meet both patient and unit needs.
  • Restocks rooms with supplies needed for patient care.
  • Assists in performing and documenting environmental checks as required by LMC policy and regulatory agencies.
  • Promptly responds to all communication devices in order to meet patient need
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with patients and staff.
  • Responded to and managed adverse events and provided medications and oxygen to resolve symptoms
  • Enters pertinent information into electronic medical record
  • Verifies that all information in patient chart is correctly labeled and filed and initiates appropriate action when necessary (patient label, face sheets, etc.).
    Assembles, checks and routes patient files in cases of surgery, transfer (to include new ID bracelet), discharge or death according to procedure.
  • Take labs, specimens to lab
  • Get blood for different surgery

Nurse Technician

Prisma Health Richland
07.2018 - 03.2019
  • Provided activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, ambulating, turning and positioning patients.
  • Aided patients with personal hygiene by giving baths, dressing and assisting in feeding.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.
  • Prepared and maintained records of patient progress and services performed to report changes in patient condition
  • Helped over 12 patients per day, both psychologically and emotionally to facilitate quick recovery

Certified Nursing Assistant

C M Tucker Jr Nurse Care Center
06.2016 - 07.2018
  • 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.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • 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.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing

Cashier

Walmart
06.2016 - 04.2018
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Lifted up to 40 pounds at once and used forklift to move heavier loads

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Benedict College, Columbia, SC
05.2016

Skills

  • System Updates
  • Insurance Verification
  • Operational Requirements
  • Electronic Charting
  • Sterilization Procedures
  • Call Transfers
  • Payment Collection
  • Document Filing
  • Computerized Maintenance Management Systems
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Health Information Access

Timeline

Lexington Medical Center - Nursing Tech
03.2019 - Current
Nurse Technician - Prisma Health Richland
07.2018 - 03.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant - C M Tucker Jr Nurse Care Center
06.2016 - 07.2018
Cashier - Walmart
06.2016 - 04.2018
Benedict College - Bachelor of Science, Biology
Johnica Jacobs