Marie Jones
Binghamton,NY
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Demonstrated exceptional patient care through effective vital signs monitoring and positive reinforcement strategies, enhancing patient comfort and safety. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare teams, ensuring high-quality care and emotional support for patients. CPR certified and committed to maintaining a safe environment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Sitter
Nyuhs Wilson
Johnson City, NY
09.2024 - Current
- Adapted quickly to changing situations, demonstrating flexibility in caregiving routines.
- Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement strategies and clear expectations for appropriate conduct.
Home Health Aide
Private Duty
Binghamton, NY
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Administered prescribed medications, ensuring compliance with care plans and safety protocols.
- Developed positive relationships with patients, fostering trust and emotional support.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient environments to promote safety and hygiene.
- Collaborated with family members to provide updates on patient progress and address concerns.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
Trauma Technician
Lourdes Hospital
Binghamton, NY
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Assisted in patient assessments and data collection during trauma situations.
- Maintained and sanitized medical equipment for optimal performance and safety.
- Collaborated with medical staff to deliver timely and effective trauma care.
- Monitored vital signs and recorded changes for physician review and treatment planning.
- Supported emergency response teams by preparing trauma rooms for incoming patients.
- Trained new technicians on protocols, procedures, and equipment usage effectively.
- Reduced response times to medical emergencies by rapidly triaging incoming trauma patients according to established protocols.
- Increased patient satisfaction by swiftly addressing concerns and providing compassionate care during traumatic events.
- Assisted in life-saving procedures, such as CPR and wound management, ensuring timely intervention for critical patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Vestal, NY
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Vestal, NY
12.2009 - 2014
- Educated patients and families on basic health practices and post-care instructions.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs in fast-paced healthcare environments.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Vestal, NY
10.2005 - 12.2009
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance patient morale.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement care plans effectively.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to promote safety.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Susquehanna Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Johnson, NY
09.2001 - 10.2005
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to ensure comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
- 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
No Degree - Health Sciences
SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NYMedical Assistant
Elmira Business Institute
Vestal, NY07.2018
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Reliability
- Meal preparation
- CPR certified
- Safety consciousness
- Technology proficiency
- Following directions
- Multitasking and organization
- Dependability
- Maintaining safe environment
- Emergency response
- Basic first aid
- Bathing and dressing
- Certified in first aid and CPR
- Calm demeanor
- Teamwork
- Multitasking Abilities
- Vital signs monitoring
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Clinical Sitter
Nyuhs Wilson
09.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide
Private Duty
05.2022 - 09.2024
Trauma Technician
Lourdes Hospital
04.2019 - 05.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
08.2015 - 03.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Willow Point Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
12.2009 - 2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
10.2005 - 12.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
Susquehanna Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
09.2001 - 10.2005
No Degree - Health Sciences
SUNY Broome Community College
Medical Assistant
Elmira Business Institute