Rashawna Jones
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with over ten years of experience in delivering compassionate care and collaborating with interdisciplinary critical care teams. Expertise in vital signs monitoring and patient education, driving improved patient outcomes through attention to detail and effective communication. Compassionate and proactive Certified Nursing Assistant with expertise in emergency response and patient education. Known for strong attention to detail and effective communication, ensuring high standards of care and safety in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH
Flagstaff, Arizona
03.2013 - 07.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge instructions.
- Supported nursing staff by preparing equipment and supplies for procedures.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Provided direct patient care in high-stress ICU environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive treatment plans.
- Educated families on patient conditions and care procedures thoroughly.
- Assisted in complex procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Trained junior nurses on best practices and critical care techniques.
- Delivered optimum treatments to critical-care patients following prescribed rules, policies, protocol, and procedures.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation consistently.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Completed patient assessments, triaged and recorded patient histories, symptoms and observations.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
- Established and implemented nursing care plans for each patient using protocols of assessment, development, activation and evaluation.
- Helped monitor, maintain and improve nursing-sensitive indicators, core measures and other identified outcome metrics.
- Participated in development, implementation and evaluation of action plans for continuous performance improvement.
- Supported appropriate orientation, education, credentialing, and continued professional development of associates.
- Maintained records, prepared reports, and served on special committees.
- Worked with patients and families to provide in-hospital and after-hospital follow-up through teaching and referrals.
- Maintained accurate and timely records of patient assessments, treatments, medications and vital signs.
- Implemented infection control practices according to established guidelines for prevention and control of healthcare associated infections.
- Identified potential risk factors that could lead to complications during treatment process.
- Observed changes in patient's condition or behavior, reported any unusual findings promptly to physicians.
- Ensured safety of patients by closely monitoring their physical condition and environment.
- Coordinated discharge planning, ensuring patients transitioned safely from ICU to next level of care.
- Conducted research and participated in educational opportunities to remain at the forefront of critical care nursing.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients' families, helping them navigate complex medical information.
- Participated in clinical rounds with physicians, offering insights from nursing perspective to inform patient care decisions.
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Managed patient pain and discomfort through effective pain management strategies, enhancing patient comfort.
- Trained new nursing staff and students, sharing knowledge and best practices in critical care nursing.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make quick and accurate clinical decisions in emergency situations.
- Contributed to the development and revision of ICU policies and procedures to improve patient outcomes and workflow efficiency.
- Kept track of patients' changing pain levels and proactively worked to minimize excess pain or discomfort.
- Managed daily scheduling and coordinated meetings for team members
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline communication processes
- Provided administrative support by handling correspondence and inquiries
- Answered incoming calls, responded to emails, faxes and other inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Developed positive relationships with internal customers through effective communication techniques.
- Ensured office equipment was operational, stocked with supplies and maintained in a clean condition.
- Archived confidential material using established procedures.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Stocked inventory and ordered office and kitchen supplies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner University Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona
04.2015 - 06.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Conducted non-invasive cardiovascular tests for patient assessments.
- Operated and maintained diagnostic equipment for accurate readings.
- Educated patients on procedures and post-test care instructions.
- Monitored patient comfort and safety during testing sessions.
- Documented test results and maintained accurate patient records.
- Trained junior staff on equipment usage and best practices.
- Tested patient cardiac activity with specialized equipment to conduct tests such as echocardiograms, phonocardiograms and electrocardiograms.
- Recorded blood pressure, limb volume changes and oxygen saturation to inform diagnostic processes.
- Checked, tested and maintained cardiology equipment to uphold optimal diagnostic standards.
- Collaborated with other departments within the hospital setting to coordinate care plans for patients.
- Provided technical support for physicians during minimally invasive surgical procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Ordered supplies necessary for performing cardiovascular tests.
- Responded quickly to cardiac emergencies in order to provide life-saving care.
- Conducted electrocardiogram testing to measure electrical activity in the heart.
- Assessed patient's condition prior to, during, and after diagnostic and interventional procedures.
- Assisted cardiologists in performing echocardiograms, stress tests, and other cardiovascular procedures.
- Maintained patient records and entered data into the electronic medical record system.
- Monitored patients during diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures.
- Performed vascular testing such as carotid Doppler studies and venous duplex scans.
- Prepared patients for electrophysiology studies by obtaining vital signs, reviewing history, and performing ECGs.
- Performed routine maintenance on all equipment used in the department.
- Prepared equipment and positioned patients for invasive procedures..
- Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
- Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
- Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
- Calibrated, troubleshot or repaired equipment and corrected malfunctions.
- Communicated test or assessment results to medical professionals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haven Healthcare Ctr
Flagstaff, Arizona
12.2007 - 03.2013
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Support Services
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ03-2024
Associate of Science - General Studies
Coconino Community College
Flagstaff, AZ05-2006
Skills
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Cardiovascular testing
- Wound care assistance
- Care plan implementation and collaboration
- Emergency response
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team building
- Attention to detail
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Colostomy care
- Indirect patient care
- Patient relationship building
- Medical office administration
- Performing patient intakes
- Urinary catheter care
- End-of-life care
- Positioning patients
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Electronic charting
- Tracheostomy care
- Trustworthy companion
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Banner University Medical Center
04.2015 - 06.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Flagstaff Medical Center, NAH
03.2013 - 07.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haven Healthcare Ctr
12.2007 - 03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Support Services
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - General Studies
Coconino Community College