Joni Jordan
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant with proven ability to deliver patient care with efficiency and high productivity. Skilled in vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medical record documentation. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring optimal support and care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Baptist Medical Center South
Jacksonville, FL
06.1996 - Current
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
- Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Physical Therapist Assistant/Office Specialist
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
05.1996 - 06.2006
- Assisted with therapeutic modalities such as ultrasound or electrical stimulation when appropriate for the patient's condition.
- Provided feedback regarding the effectiveness of treatments being used so adjustments could be made accordingly.
- Prepared treatment areas with necessary equipment and supplies prior to patient's arrival.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and ordering supplies.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and updating medical records.
Baptist Float Pool
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
03.1993 - 04.1996
- Delivered bedside report at shift change ensuring continuity of care among nursing staff members.
- Demonstrated leadership skills by orienting new staff members to the float pool unit.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respirations, and blood pressure.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing compassionate care to patients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient progress notes, medication administration records and other pertinent information in the electronic medical record system.
Baptist Home Health
Baptist Medical Center
Jacksonville, FL
04.1990 - 03.1993
- Performed regular follow up visits with patients in their homes for monitoring purposes.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care plans to meet those needs.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, pulse rate, temperature, and respiration.
- Maintained accurate documentation according to agency policies and procedures while adhering to HIPAA regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leesburg High School
Leesburg, FL06-1989
Some College (No Degree) -
FCCJ
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Light Housekeeping
- Electronic Charting
- Supply Restocking
- Quality Assurance
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Baptist Medical Center South
06.1996 - Current
Physical Therapist Assistant/Office Specialist
Baptist Medical Center
05.1996 - 06.2006
Baptist Float Pool
Baptist Medical Center
03.1993 - 04.1996
Baptist Home Health
Baptist Medical Center
04.1990 - 03.1993
High School Diploma -
Leesburg High School
Some College (No Degree) -
FCCJ