JAMIYA THORNTON

Gulfport, MS ***** 228-***-**** adqa5t@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Energetic nurse aide with 6 years of experience 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. Very sincere nursing aide offering superior skills in patient needs assessment and healthcare team collaboration. Passionate multi-tasker dedicated to supporting team objectives to facilitate top-quality care. Well-versed in monitoring and noting vital signs, cleaning and sanitizing patient areas and assisting with personal hygiene tasks such as toileting and grooming.

Skills

Mobility Assistance

Bedsore Prevention

Feeding Assistance

Vital Signs Collection

Activities of Daily Living ADL Support Observation Documentation Wound Care

Patient Care Quality Work History

Heavy Lifting

Catheter Care

HIPAA Compliance

CPR Certification

Infection Prevention and Control CNA Certification

Oral Hygiene

Nursing Assistant

SOUTH MISSISSIPPI REGIONAL CENTER – LONG BEACH, MS

06/2020 to 12/2021

Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs. Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms. Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Nursing Assistant 01/2018 to 05/2020 The Pillars Of Biloxi – BILOXI, MS

Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.

Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.

Identified and reported unsafe situations to maintain adherence to safety protocols.

Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Direct Care Worker 07/2015 to 09/2018 Memorial Hospital Gulfport – GULFPORT, MS

Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.

Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels. Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded. Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.

Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.

Education

CERTIFICATE: Nursing Assistance

SAAD CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT SCHOOL - MOBILE, AL High School Diploma

MARANATHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY - MINTER CITY, MS Certifications

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant First Aid/CPR Certified

01/2022 05/2013