Assistant Nurse

Jhenne Merlyn Avant

***** ******** ****** **********, ** 48021 586-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Objective

Looking to gain employment in the medical field so I could further peruse my education. I am a

compassionate individual with adequate technical skills to attend patients in various healthcare

settings. I am a completely dedicated nursing professional. I have excellent charting and

patient- care skill. These skills were gained with more than 13 years of experience while

working as a certified nurse assistant. CPR and BLS (current )

Education

Diploma June, 1989 Muskegon High School

Major: General Studies

Bachelor Still atttending university of phoniex

Major: Health Service Administration

Minor: Busniess Management

Skills & Abilities

I have more than 13 years of experience as a nurse assistant, have deep knowledge of nursing

assistant practice. Sound knowledge of safety and accident prevention. Profound skill in bathing,

feeding, clothing, and caring for residents. Profound ability to verbally communicate with the

residents and residents families, and exercise tact in dealing with problems concerning residents

care. Also, I could do blood collection, record vitals, making notation to patients chart,

electrocardiograms (EKG), catheterization and starting IVs. Also, have medical terminology

background.

Experience

Home Health Aide Happy helpers 01/2013-12/2013

My duties as a home health aide were to monitor patient condition by observing physical and mental

condition, intake and output, and exercise. I also, supported patients by providing housekeeping and

laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and

snacks; running errands. Recorded patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying

nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.

Nurse Assistant henry Ford hospital 03/2012-10/2012

My duties as an nurse assistant hands-on with the patient included taking and monitoring vital

signs like blood pressure, pulse and temperature; collecting blood, urine, saliva and stool

samples for laboratory analysis; cleaning wounds. Assisted with the safe movement of patients,

such as from hospital bed to wheelchair, when necessary.

Bus Aide Aurora public schools 08/2008-05/2010

My duties as a bus aide was to administer first aid and prescription medication for the purpose of

providing emergency and necessary care to the child. Also, made sure students and/or their

equipment were secured (ex. restraints, wheel chair tie downs, seat belts, etc.) for the purpose of

ensuring the safety and well-being of students.

Nurse Assistant William beamount hospital 06/2005-10/2007

My duties as a nurse assistant I did patient assessment. Monitoring patient’s vital signs, drew

blood, Started IV’s, Foley catheterization, EKG’s. Wound cleaning. Assisted unit clerk needs and

filing as needed. Attended to patients grooming needs including changing, bathing and feeding

assisted patients' mobility within the hospital premises, turn and position beds for parents'

comfort Communicated any changes in patients' condition to nurse and/or doctors. Cleaned up

spills Enter data related to patients into hospital system.

Patient care ASSOCIATE Detroit receiving Hospital 12/1999-05/2004

My duties as a patient care associate on the Telemetry, Endoscopy, Orthopedic, and Pre Op/Post

Op Units included obtaining vital signs, recording/charting patient information, phlebotomy

specimen collection, (including IV start), straight catheters, Foley insertion, and

discontinuance, bladder scan. Experience with back braces, walkers, knee immobilizers and

devices and protocol for use. Responsible for patient registration, pre op/post phone calls, chart

assembly, prescription requests, greeting patients, answering phones and communication with

various departments rescheduling of tests and procedures.

certifted Nurse assistant Brookhaven County Nursing Home 12/1997-08/1999

My duties as a certified nurse assistant was caring for a wide variety of residents with physical

or mental disabilities (challenges) where they are unable to care for themselves and/or their

family is unable to. Assisting with Activities of daily living. Working under Head Nurse to

provide accurate care by taking vital signs, monitoring for changes, documenting day to day,

and helping them to be as independent as possible.

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Assistant office manager Tri Valley Academy 07-1995-02/1997

Resolving students’ needs acting as a liaison between Director and students. Made class schedule

for students, recorded and kept up student files, handled incoming calls and correspondence,

created monthly menus and extra-curricular activities. Coordinated school- wide open house,

sports schedule, and teen awareness groups.

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