Saadia Jennings
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Driven Certified Nursing Assistant and Unit Coordinator at Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center, adept in HIPAA compliance and patient care. Leveraged direct patient care and compassionate communication to enhance patient satisfaction and safety, reducing fall incidents significantly. Trained peers, ensuring high-quality care and operational efficiency. Skilled in vital signs collection and emergency management, embodying reliability and empathy in patient interactions.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
01.2008 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- 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.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- 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.
Unit Coordinator
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
01.2008 - Current
- Handled confidential patient information with discretion, adhering to HIPAA regulations to protect privacy rights.
- Trained new Unit Coordinators on unit-specific protocols, contributing to overall team proficiency in delivering exceptional patient care experiences.
- Achieved appropriate patient flow by admitting, transferring and discharging patients in computer system and notifying appropriate personnel of patient status verbally and through signage.
- Managed medical emergencies calmly and effectively while activating appropriate codes according to hospital policy; ensuring prompt response from specialized personnel.
- Identified and facilitated resolution of unit operational problems independently, collaborating with manager to resolve complex problems.
- Maintained a clean and organized unit environment, adhering to infection control protocols for optimal patient safety.
- Coordinated and maintained referral sources related to admissions, discharges, and follow up services to sustain daily census requirements.
- Enhanced unit efficiency by maintaining up-to-date patient information and coordinating interdisciplinary care.
- Collected and analyzed data related to customer service, patient charges and supply utilization.
- Facilitated smooth shift transitions by preparing detailed nursing reports and ensuring complete handover of responsibilities.
- Streamlined patient admissions by efficiently managing and organizing medical records.
- Employed effective communication with patients and families, physicians and other healthcare team members related to patient condition.
- Improved patient satisfaction by addressing inquiries promptly, escalating concerns to relevant staff when necessary.
- Collaborated, communicated and engaged with family and support system to support client healing process.
- Input complete and accurate patient record and identity of physician of record on computer and patient chart to facilitate appropriate routing of patient information to correct physician.
Education
High School Diploma -
Adult Education CCSD
2701 E St Louis Ave 8910406.2000
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Basic Life Support
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Compassionate
- Bathing Assistance
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
01.2008 - Current
Unit Coordinator
Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center
01.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
Adult Education CCSD
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