Tekeria Jones

• Assisted in patient assessments and monitored vital signs to ensure safety and comfort.
• Learned and applied infection control protocols to maintain a sterile environment.
• Supported nursing staff with administrative tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency.
• Administered medications under supervision, ensuring accuracy in dosages.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans tailored to patient needs.

• Assisted RNs in caring for patients with fractures, joint replacements, polytrauma, and post-surgical recovery.
• Conducted patient assessments, monitor neurovascular status, and document findings in EHR.
• Performed wound care, dressing changes, and drain management under supervision.
• Supported patient mobility and rehabilitation efforts in collaboration with physical and occupational therapists.
• Provided compassionate communication and education to patients and families regarding recovery and discharge plans.

· Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.

· Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.

· Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.

· Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.

· Assisted patients with mobility needs by helping them move around the hospital or perform range-of-motion exercises as needed.

· Developed strong time-management skills by balancing multiple responsibilities during fast-paced hospital shifts.

· Enhanced patient care by assisting with daily living tasks and providing emotional support to patients.

· Demonstrated commitment to teamwork by consistently stepping up when additional help was required or requested within the unit or department.

· Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.