JOSHAUNA JOHNSON
Palo Alto,CA
Summary
Analytical and strategic with nursing assisting and hospice aide with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations. State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Energetic Nurse Aide with 6 years of experience providing comprehensive support and care to patients. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Carelinx
Burlingame, CA
02.2020 - Current
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication, discharge procedures and follow-up care needs.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Collaborated with peers and attended meetings to brainstorm new activities for patients and discuss ways to resolve issues.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
NURSING ASSISTANT
UNITED HEALTHCARE STAFFING
SAN JOSE, CA
05.2019 - Current
- ADL'S, CHARTING USING PCC, ASSISTING WITH MEALS, COMPANIONSHIP
- DOCUMENTATION
- ND CHARTING, ASSESSMENTS AND VITALS, WORKING WITH PATIENTS, CPR/BLS CERTIFIED
- OLLABORATE EFFECTIVELY WITH INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM TO CARRY OUT DOCTOR'S
- USTOMER SERVICE ORDERS AND OPTIMAL TREATMENT, HELP PATIENTS WITH DAILY
- CTIVITIES, ACUTE AND CRITICAL CARE PRACTICE INVENTORY MAINTENANCE INFECTION
- CONTROL
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
NURSING ASSISTANT
OUR LADY FATIMA VILLA, SARATOGA
, CA
01.2018 - 04.2018
- MS WORD, ASSISTING RESIDENTS WITH ALZHEIMER'S, PARKINSON'S & DEMENTIA IN
- CTIVITIES OF MS EXCEL DAILY LIVING, SUPERVISED PATIENTS WITH DIMINISHED CAPACITY
- ND MONITOR SAFETY CATHETER CHANGE & HAZARDS,MANAGE TO RESTOCK INVENTORY TO
- NSURE OPTIMAL
NURSING ASSISTANT
SUNCREST HOSPICE
FREMONT, CA
06.2017 - 10.2017
- DOCUMENTATION AND CHARTING, ASSESSMENTS AND VITALS, WORKING WITH PATIENTS,
- PR/BLS CERTIFIED COLLABORATE EFFECTIVELY WITH INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM TO CARRY
- UT DOCTOR'S CUSTOMER SERVICE ORDERS AND OPTIMAL TREATMENT, HELP PATIENTS WITH
- AILY ACTIVITIES, ACUTE AND CRITICAL CARE PRACTICE INVENTORY MAINTENANCE INFECTION
- ONTROL
- COMMUTER
MENTOR/ UNIT CLERK
MENLO PARK, CA
03.2014 - 06.2016
- AN AMBITIOUS INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO ADDRESS PATIENTS NEEDS IN A TIMELY
- ANNER
- PROVEN SUCCESS IN DEALING WITH PATIENTS AND FAMILIES FROM DIFFERENT BACKGROUNDS
- EASY
- O WORK IN A BUSY ENVIRONMENT TO ACHIEVE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF PATIENTS SATISFACTION
- ENGLISH
- LUENTLY
Education
HHA, CNA CERTIFIED -
NURSING ASSISTANT
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Criminology
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
Hooksett, NH04.2021
High School Diploma -
Carlmont High School
Belmont, CA07.2014
Skills
- Mobility Assistance
- Needs Determination
- Bedsore Prevention
- Surgical Preparation
- Output Monitoring and Reporting
- Observation Documentation
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital Signs Collection
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Emotional and Social Support
- Fluid Measurement
- Linen Replacements
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Nutrition and Diet
- Calm Under Stress
- Oral Hygiene
- CPR Certification
- Infection Prevention and Control
- CNA Certification
- Medication Administration
- Medical Terminology
- Meal Preparation
- Care Monitoring
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Patient Safety Management
- Patient Positioning
- Biohazard Disposal
- Biological Specimen Handling
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- HIPAA Compliance
- Universal Precautions
- Laboratory Testing
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Family Education
- Patient Care Quality
- Quality Assurance
- Injury Prevention
- Willingness to Learn
- Unit Supply Maintenance
- Feeding Tube Management
- First Aid Certification
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Heavy Lifting
- Catheter Care
- Time Management
- Basic Life Support
- Emotional Intelligence
Certification
ABLE TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY AND INTERFACE AT ALL LEVELS
EXCELLENT ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
COMPUTER LITERATE AND PROFICIENT ON MULTIPLE SOFTWARE PACKAGES
HOYER LIFTS/EQUIPMENT HANDLING
CUSTOMER SERVICE MS WORD/MS EXCEL
INVENTORY MAINTENANCE
CATHETER COLOSTOMY CHANGE & PREPARATION
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Carelinx
02.2020 - Current
NURSING ASSISTANT
UNITED HEALTHCARE STAFFING
05.2019 - Current
NURSING ASSISTANT
OUR LADY FATIMA VILLA, SARATOGA
01.2018 - 04.2018
NURSING ASSISTANT
SUNCREST HOSPICE
06.2017 - 10.2017
MENTOR/ UNIT CLERK
03.2014 - 06.2016
HHA, CNA CERTIFIED -
NURSING ASSISTANT
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Criminology
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
Carlmont High School