Sonya Jones
Columbus,GA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse Technician
St. Francis Emory Hospitail
Columbus, GA
09.2000 - 09.2020
- Assisted nurses with patient care activities such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
- Observed patients' physical condition and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided in accordance with hospital policies.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, visitors and other healthcare professionals.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to nursing technician duties.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the unit to check on patients' comfort level.
- Performed vital sign measurements including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure and respiration.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety standards.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations in accordance with established protocols.
- Ensured all patient information was kept confidential according to HIPAA regulations.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing.
- Assisted with transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs or stretchers using proper techniques.
- Participated in training sessions related to new technologies used in the department.
- Answered call lights promptly to respond to patient needs in a timely manner.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Participated in educational sessions to improve patient care skills.
- Responded to patient call lights and requests promptly.
- Completed daily patient charting on computer.
- Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff promptly.
- Ensured confidentiality and privacy of patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment in patient care areas.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Assisted nurses with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
- Provided support with bathing, toileting, grooming and washing.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure comfort and understand their needs.
- Assisted with wound care, including cleaning and bandaging.
- Monitored telemetry and vital signs for unit to document patients' vitals and heart rhythms.
- Assisted nursing staff with the setup and use of medical equipment.
- Supported patients with mobility needs, including helping them walk or using wheelchairs.
- Prepared patients for surgery, including preoperative washing.
- Monitored and recorded patient intake and output.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shaw High School
Columbus, GA06-1983
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Compassionate Care
- Documentation
- Patient Feeding
- Vital signs recording
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Communication
- Patient motivation and encouragement
- Bedsore Prevention
- Patient Ambulation
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- Charting
- Patient Safety
- Specimen Collection
Certification
Georgia Nurse Aide Registry
Certification Number- CN0000048767
Original Date: 12/03/1990
Expiration Date: 09/08/2024
Accomplishments
I receive a award for honorary Nurse Tech of the year for two years.
Affiliations
- I enjoy reading my bible and spending time with God
- I enjoy spending time with my family
- I enjoy traveling/vacations
Timeline
Nurse Technician
St. Francis Emory Hospitail
09.2000 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Shaw High School
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