Marlena Faison-Jones
Rocky Point,NC
Summary
Compassionate and dependable Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Medication Technician with experience providing high-quality care in assisted living environments. Skilled in medication administration, monitoring vital signs, documenting care, and ensuring the safety and comfort of residents. Dedicated to improving quality of life through attentive, respectful, and compassionate patient care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med Tech / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Champions Assisted Living
Wilmington, NC
03.2016 - Current
- Assessed individual needs and provided tailored emotional support and compassionate care to residents.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for residents
- Communicate resident concerns and health updates to clinical staff
- Monitored and administered medications, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and prescribed schedules.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Coordinated and implemented daily living activities, ensuring comfort and promoting independence for all residents.
- Utilized electronic health record systems to meticulously maintain and update patient information.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Analyzed individual resident needs and modified care plans to optimize quality of life outcomes.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information by implementing HIPAA standards consistently.
- Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
- Demonstrated exceptional teamwork and compassion while interacting with patients and families, prioritizing their needs and experiences.
- Assisted physicians and nurses in performing diagnostic tests and procedures to identify accurate treatment for patients.
Skills
- HIPAA regulations
- Direct patient care
- Medical record documentation
- Patient monitoring
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection control protocols
- Sanitation procedures
- Patient care coordination
- Medication administration
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA I)
- CNA II
- Certified Medication Technician (Med Tech)
- Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE)
- Certified Medication Aide
- Certified Home Health Aide
- CPR Certification
- ACLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Med Tech / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Champions Assisted Living
03.2016 - Current
Additional Information
I am committed to improving the quality of life for residents through compassionate care, patience, and attention to detail. Focused on ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity while supporting the healthcare team.