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Vanessa Mitchell

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at UFHealth, excelling in personal hygiene assistance and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and dignity through attentive care and effective communication. Skilled in infection control and emergency response, committed to promoting independence and wellbeing in diverse patient populations.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA

UFHealth
09.2003 - 02.2025
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.

CNA

River Garden Hebrew Home
06.1990 - 08.2003
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Machine Operator

GAMPAC
06.1985 - 08.1991
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.

CNA

Underhill
06.1989 - 07.1991

Continue to get the best care possible ADLs

Turning Q2 hours

Bathing and cleaning the area of the pt

Feeding

Vitals and Temperature

Glucose monitor

Documentation

Education

Barringer High
Newark, NJ
06.1985

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Behavioral management
  • Emotional support
  • Dementia care
  • Compassionate care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Emergency response
  • Meal preparation
  • Infection control
  • End-of-life care
  • Continuing education
  • Transfer techniques
  • Seizure precautions
  • Daily living assistance
  • Patient documentation
  • Care plan implementation
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Feeding assistance
  • CPR certification
  • Basic life support
  • Patient observation
  • ADL support
  • Patient positioning

Timeline

PCA

UFHealth
09.2003 - 02.2025

CNA

River Garden Hebrew Home
06.1990 - 08.2003

CNA

Underhill
06.1989 - 07.1991

Machine Operator

GAMPAC
06.1985 - 08.1991

Barringer High
Vanessa Mitchell