Monique Penn
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at WellStar Kennestone Hospital, skilled in patient-focused care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through effective communication and emotional support, while ensuring safety and comfort. Committed to maintaining high standards of care and promoting independence among patients.
Experienced with providing quality patient care and support in fast-paced healthcare settings. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster supportive environment for patients and staff. Knowledge of essential medical procedures and patient monitoring techniques ensures high standards of care and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Certified Nursing Assistant
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care plans.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance patient well-being during recovery.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, demonstrating strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westminster Woods On Julington Creek
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Olive Branch Health and Rehabillitation
04.2021 - 11.2021
- 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
Life Care Center Of Pensacola
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bay Breeze Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fleetlanding
09.2013 - 12.2018
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sandalwood High
Jacksonville, FL06-2001
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
- Medical terminology
- Mobility assistance
- Patient-focused care
- Positioning patients
- Feeding assistance
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westminster Woods On Julington Creek
12.2021 - 06.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Olive Branch Health and Rehabillitation
04.2021 - 11.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center Of Pensacola
07.2019 - 04.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bay Breeze Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2019 - 06.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Fleetlanding
09.2013 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Sandalwood High
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