Joy Craig
Marvell,AR
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crestpark Retirement Inn
02.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crestpark Retirement Inn
04.2020 - 02.2024
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Sales Associate
Double Quick
06.2018 - 07.2020
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Education
Technical Certificate - Practical Nursing
Phillips Community College of The University of Arkansas
Helena, AR12.2023
High School Diploma -
Marvell High School
Marvell, AR05.2016
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Patient Assessments
- Health Education
- Catheter Care
- Diabetes management
Certification
- Certified Nurses Aid- Beyond Career Training - 2020
- Basic Life Support Training - Exp, 07/2025
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crestpark Retirement Inn
02.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Crestpark Retirement Inn
04.2020 - 02.2024
Sales Associate
Double Quick
06.2018 - 07.2020
Technical Certificate - Practical Nursing
Phillips Community College of The University of Arkansas
High School Diploma -
Marvell High School
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