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Jessica Johnson

Largo,FL

Summary

Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Gulfport Care Center
11.2022 - 09.2023
  • 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, pulse, and respiration rate.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Gulfport Rehabilitation Center
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by repositioning them cleaning them after instances of incontinence.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, assisting with the administration of treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, end stage renal disease, COPD, dementia, Parkinson's disease and cerebral palsy, urinary tract infections, alzheimer's disease, pneumonia, MRSA, candida auris and Covid19.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Gateway Care Center
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
  • Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Greystone Healthcare
11.2015 - 05.2020
  • Cared for residents in nursing/rehabilitation facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.

CNA

Manatee County Sheriff's Office
10.2017 - 08.2018
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding my patient with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help my patient achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Evaluated my patient to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Delivered high-quality care to 1 patient in a correctional facility.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.

CNA

Dear Lola LLC
04.2015 - 11.2017
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for residents in a medical group home and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Oversaw and maintained residents rooms and group living areas.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

Education

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

Trinity Medical Academy
Trinity, FL
03.2012

Certification - X-Ray Technician

Ultimate Medical Academy
Tampa, FL
10.2008

GED -

Northeast High School
Saint Petersburg, FL
07.1998

Skills

  • Quality Assurance Controls
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Medication Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance Expertise
  • Charting Expertise
  • Medications Familiarity
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • Compassionate Caregiver
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Patient Relationship-Building
  • Bed Making and Linen Changes
  • Quality Patient Care
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Transporting Patients
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Bed Transfers
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Monitoring Fluids
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Wheelchair Assistance
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Symptom Documentation
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Bathing and Dressing
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Consistent Follow Through
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Observing Responses

Certification

  • CMT - Certified Medication Technician
  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Gulfport Care Center
11.2022 - 09.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Gulfport Rehabilitation Center
03.2021 - 10.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Gateway Care Center
06.2020 - 03.2021

CNA

Manatee County Sheriff's Office
10.2017 - 08.2018

Certified Nursing Assistant

Greystone Healthcare
11.2015 - 05.2020

CNA

Dear Lola LLC
04.2015 - 11.2017

Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant

Trinity Medical Academy

Certification - X-Ray Technician

Ultimate Medical Academy

GED -

Northeast High School
Jessica Johnson