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Melinda Jackson

Melbourne,FL

Summary

Proficient and caring Nursing team member offering over five years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA/Mental Health Technician

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc.
Gainesville, FL
02.2015 - 08.2017
  • Worked with a broad range of psychological disorders and behavioral problems with both adolescents and adults
  • Followed strict procedures and policies for unit safety precautions involving clients that were a threat to themselves and others
  • Placed and removed restraints per doctors orders
  • Placed clients in locked seclusion per doctors orders
  • Monitored vital signs
  • Preformed fifteen minute routine cheeks
  • Utilized therapeutic communication techniques to prevent client escalation and to de-escalate disruptive clients
  • Ensured strict confidentiality and followed all HIPPA regulations

CNA/ Nurse Tech II

North Florida Regional Medical Center
Gainesville, FL
04.2012 - 08.2014
  • Provided encouragement, support and comfort to patients and their family members.
  • Provided high quality patient care.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Cred for patients with the following: Nasogastric tubes, Ostomy's, Ports, Chest tubes, Tracheostomy tubes, PEG and G tubes, Intravenouse lines, Foley catheters, ventilators.
  • Monitored and preformed vital signs, including manual blood pressures, Orthostatic blood pressures, pulse, temp and O2 stats. Notifying nurse promptly with any concerns or levels out of the normal range.
  • Provided pre and post operative care.

CNA

Suwannee Healthcare Center
Live Oak, FL
05.2011 - 04.2012
  • Employed mobility devices and equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
  • Assisted residents with Activities of Daily Living such as: bathing, grooming, dressing, toiletry needs, ext.
  • Charted and recorded the assistant's provided for each individual resident.
  • Assisted other team members when help was needed throughout shift.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding residents with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant

Express Training Services
Lake City, FL
05.2011

Skills

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Highly dependable
  • Proficient in patient care
  • Strong work ethic
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Data entry
  • Recording vital signs
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
  • Collecting vital signs

Timeline

CNA/Mental Health Technician

Meridian Behavioral Healthcare Inc.
02.2015 - 08.2017

CNA/ Nurse Tech II

North Florida Regional Medical Center
04.2012 - 08.2014

CNA

Suwannee Healthcare Center
05.2011 - 04.2012

Certified Nursing Assistant

Express Training Services

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