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Tajh Jones
Nursing Student/Certified Nursing Assistant
Bear,DE
Summary
Ambitious Student Nurse/Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
IntelyCare
Philadelphia, PA
03.2020 - Current
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shift Med Travel Agency
Philadelphia, PA
02.2020 - Current
- 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.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Home Health Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Christiana Care Health System
Newark, DE
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Provided personal assistance to individuals in a home setting with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as grooming, bathing as well as assisting with meals, appointment management, and medication administration.
- Provided stimulation and encouragement towards independence and achieving the goals established by the professional staff and the patient's stated goal.
- Responded to patient crisis situation and initiated interventions within the scope of responsibilities and notifies RN.
- Enabled patients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families.
- Recorded patient information by making entries in the patient journal and notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
- Monitored patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
Home Health Aide
Senior Helpers
Newark, DE
02.2019 - 10.2022
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
Student Volunteer
Christiana Care Health System
Newark, DE
01.2012 - 08.2015
- Under the direct supervision of the Nutrition Service Supervisor, assisted patients' with menu choice selections, collected menus, and served trays to patients' on the various units of the facility.
- Under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse, (Cardiac Step-down, ACE unit, and Maternity), monitored patient's vital signs and obtained pertinent medical information of patient's history.
- Performed duties in the lab receiving units such as hand delivering of specimens, assisted with specimen testing, and other clerical duties as assigned.
- Gained operational knowledge and supported departmental needs.
- Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.
- Greeted incoming office visitors, answered questions and directed individuals to office locations.
- Managed supplies, processed new orders and maintained inventory organization for team.
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying and distributing mail.
- Maintained excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers and fellow teammates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Delaware State University
Dover, DE 01.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
William Penn High School
New Castle, DE 09.2012 - 06.2016
Skills
Patient-focused care
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Companionship and emotional support
EMR / EHR
Recording vital signs
Documenting behaviors
Supporting personal needs
Direct Patient Care
Inpatient care
Trustworthy companion
Chronic disease management
Software
Epic
Cerner
Certification
CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Home Health Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant
Christiana Care Health System
06.2020 - 11.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
IntelyCare
03.2020 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shift Med Travel Agency
02.2020 - Current
Home Health Aide
Senior Helpers
02.2019 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Delaware State University
01.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
William Penn High School
09.2012 - 06.2016
Student Volunteer
Christiana Care Health System
01.2012 - 08.2015