VERITA JENKINS
SIOUX FALLS,South Dakota
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med Aide
Interim Healthcare Agency
07.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and injections as directed by healthcare professionals.
Med Aide
Touchmark At All Saints
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Administered medications and injections as directed by healthcare professionals.
Certified Nurse Aide
Orlando Health
05.2005 - 09.2007
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Patient Care Technician
St. Raphael Hospital
03.2000 - 05.2003
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Delivered high-quality care to Type patients in hospital facility.
Certified Nurse Aide
New England Home Care
04.1998 - 05.2003
Certified Nurse Aide
Arden House
01.1990 - 03.2000
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Education
Certificate - Nurse Aide
Arden House
Hamden, CT02.1990
Diploma - General Studies
New Haven Adult Ed
New Haven, CT05.1987
Skills
- Patient Charting
- Status Updates
- Transfer Assistance
- Patient Observation
- Distributing Medications
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Emotional Support
- Performance Improvement
- Checking Supplies
- Geriatric Care
- Patient Logging
- Infection Control Policies
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Personal Hygiene Maintenance
- Nursing Assistance
- Healthcare Information
- Patient Positioning
Certification
- Certified Med Aide
Timeline
Med Aide
Touchmark At All Saints
10.2022 - 12.2022
Med Aide
Interim Healthcare Agency
07.2022 - Current
Certified Nurse Aide
Orlando Health
05.2005 - 09.2007
Patient Care Technician
St. Raphael Hospital
03.2000 - 05.2003
Certified Nurse Aide
New England Home Care
04.1998 - 05.2003
Certified Nurse Aide
Arden House
01.1990 - 03.2000
Certificate - Nurse Aide
Arden House
Diploma - General Studies
New Haven Adult Ed
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