JESSICA COLE
Phoenix
Summary
A detail-oriented mindset and warm personality. Energetic Nurse Aide providing comprehensive support and care to patients. Committed to increasing treatment knowledge through hands-on learning for professional development. Skillful in solving complex problems and staying calm in emergency situations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA, Float Pool
Saddleback Memorial Hospital
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- 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.
- Conducted rounds with medical staff to promote improved understanding between patients, nursing staff and medical staff to support continued quality of communication and care.
- Evaluated patient during admission, hospital stay and through discharge.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Relieved external units such as outpatient IV therapy, pre- and post-operatives, PACU and recovery, dialysis, labor, delivery, recovery and postpartum with skilled nursing services.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Submitted accurate documentation, reporting and in-depth nursing observation to support continuity of total patient care.
Certified Nursing Assistant, ed Nursing Assistant
Nursa
07.2021 - 11.2022
- Monitoring restorative care and other clinical programs, such as bowel and bladder care & Neuro checks
- Assisted with discharges
- Safely wheelchaired patient out to discharged area/front desk check out area with discharge documents and patient belongings
- Assisting with new Admins to ensure patients safety and comfort
- Created spreadsheet to keep track of equipment and supply needs used by the entire floor, keeping the D.O.N
- Informed of potential shortages
- Conducted periodic resident care and unit checks with appropriate documentation
- Delivered empathetic care while ensuring proper functioning if catheter care and isolation/donning care and safely transferring with Hoyer Lift from bed to wheelchair
- Responsible for chart accuracy if vital signs, intake, output, and burse findings
- Practices of medical asepsis, sterile techniques, and universal precautions
- Practiced effective sterilization of living areas and equipment, avoiding infection providing high-quality patient care in a 175-Bed facility
- Preserved patients’ dignity and minimized discomfort while carrying out duties such as perineal care, bathing, feeding and other ADL’s
- Certifi, Performed 100% of resident care functions, including grooming, hygiene, collecting vitals signs, ROM, proper body alignment, and transportation to activities
- Supervised resident care, built strong relationships, and reported any unusual condition, accident, or incidents to a team of 6 nurses
- Made rounds of 19 assigned residents at the beginning of each shift and at least every hour
- Worked with residents to serve meals and maintain detailed meal documentation 3 times per day
Float Pool Nursing Assistant
Phoenix Children's Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Aided nurses ensuring prompt delivery of necessary treatments.
- Streamlined workflow by efficiently organizing medical supplies and equipment in each unit.
- Decreased response time to patient requests by maintaining a thorough understanding of hospital policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to prioritize and address the needs of patients effectively.
- Performed routine assessments on patients'' physical conditions, reporting any noteworthy changes to appropriate nursing staff immediately.
- Proactively engaged with patients regarding their personal needs, enabling better overall quality of life during their stay at the facility.
- Provided emotional support for patients and their families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships throughout the treatment process.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges, and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Provided comprehensive training and mentorship for new ICU technicians, ensuring consistent quality of care across the unit.
- Efficiently prioritized workload in a high-stress environment by multitasking and delegating tasks when necessary.
- Actively participated in patient rounds with physicians and nurses, providing insight from a technical perspective on potential treatment options or adjustments needed.
- Maintained a sterile and safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and cleaning standards.
- Managed inventory of supplies within the ER unit assuring proper stocking levels for daily operations.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Attended regular training sessions to stay current on best practices within emergency medicine field.
- Facilitated smooth patient flow through the ER by efficiently organizing treatment spaces and coordinating with other departments as needed.
Education
AssistanceAccord Healthcare Institute
Phoenix, AZ06.2021
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Privacy and HIPAA Regulations
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Telemetry
- ICU - SV02 Monitoring/ Presentation Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word,
- PowerPoint)
- Patient Care and Safety
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- NICU, CVICU, PICU
- Patient Sitter
- Post OP care
- Pre-OPT care
- Behavior Redirection
- Isolation Precautions
- Collecting Specimens
- Nursing Assistance
- Bathing Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Geriatric Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Pediatric Care
- EMR / EHR
- Collecting specimens
- Catheter change and preparation
- Basic Life Support
Additional Information
11/30/2022 - 12/5/2023
Transitioned from Arizona to California for current contract with Saddleback memorial hospital.
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Timeline
Float Pool Nursing Assistant
Phoenix Children's Hospital
09.2023 - Current
CNA, Float Pool
Saddleback Memorial Hospital
12.2022 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant, ed Nursing Assistant
Nursa
07.2021 - 11.2022
AssistanceAccord Healthcare Institute
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