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Sara Jasinski

Meriden,CT

Summary

Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in diverse healthcare settings including long-term care, assisted living, and rehabilitation facilities. Possess strong clinical skills such as vital sign monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Noted for ability to foster relationships with patients and their families while maintaining professional boundaries. Previous roles demonstrate positive impact on patient satisfaction and quality of care. Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support. Compassionate professional accustomed to working with physically challenged, bedridden and memory-impaired patients. Exceptionally talented at providing social and emotional support to improve patient moral and increase comfort. Proficient in assisting patients with daily hygiene, including showering and incontinenceCertified nursing assistant offering several years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Elim Park Baptist Home
Cheshire, CT
08.2024 - Current
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

CNA

The Bradley Home and Pavillion
Meriden, CT
07.2019 - Current
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
  • Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Pre-nursing

Goodwin
Hartford, CT

Skills

  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Infection control practices
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • End-of-life care
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Lifting and transferring
  • Compassionate communication
  • Bathing assistance
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Patient care
  • Patient advocacy
  • Dressing assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Toileting assistance
  • Wound care
  • Cultural sensitivity

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CNA

Elim Park Baptist Home
08.2024 - Current

CNA

The Bradley Home and Pavillion
07.2019 - Current

Some College (No Degree) - Pre-nursing

Goodwin
Sara Jasinski