Jonas Thompson
Lexington
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in diverse healthcare environments, including long-term care and rehabilitation facilities. Demonstrates strong clinical skills in vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction and quality of care through effective communication and empathy. Committed to ensuring patient safety and delivering high-quality support to individuals from various backgrounds.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
CNA
University of Kentucky Hospital
Lexington
08.2024 - Current
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tates CreekHS
Lexington KY06-1992
Skills
- Patient care and dietary assistance
- Vital sign monitoring
- EMR documentation and infection control
- Customer service
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Dietary assistance
- EMR documentation
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Problem identification
- Safety compliance
- Lifting and transferring
- Bathing assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Physical stamina
- End-of-life care
Timeline
CNA
University of Kentucky Hospital
08.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Tates CreekHS
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