Janelle Morris
Cartersville
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience in delivering exceptional patient care, customer service, and administrative support. Renowned for a compassionate approach and unwavering reliability, along with a steadfast commitment to enhancing patient well-being. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff to address patient needs while maintaining high healthcare standards in fast-paced environments. Proficient in monitoring vital signs, assisting with patient mobility, and meticulously maintaining medical documentation to ensure optimal care and support for all patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Technician/Clinical Care Assistant/Behavioral Sitter
Northside Cherokee Hospital
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, and supporting both admissions and discharges.
- Worked collaboratively with nursing staff to administer treatments and ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Consistently acknowledged for compassionate care and effective communication with patients.
- Operated hoyer lift and sara stedy devices for safe patient transfer and mobility.
- Supported patient ambulation, range of motion exercises, ensured Q2 turning, and followed procedures to prevent bedsores.
- Maintained patient records and performed charting using Cerner software, handling charts for patients, nurses, doctors, and other stakeholders, including chart breakdowns.
- Assisted nurses with specimen collection and monitored vital signs, including the use of glucometer machines.
- Provided safety sitting for mentally challenged patients (1013 to 2013 as well as safety sitting) and ensured secure environments for patients requiring behavioral observation.
- Handled hygiene tasks: brief changing, bathing, antiseptic baths, bed changing, oral care, shaving, and dressing.
- Assisted with patient feeding.
- Managed P.W. (personal waste) for male and female patients, including changing and assembling P.W. canisters.
- Performed straight catheterization and managed colostomy care (changing and cleaning).
- Transferred patients and their beds to different floors as needed.
- Participated in extra learning classes such as the rise program, skin prevalence
Patient Care Technician
Advent Health Gordon Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted patients with hygiene, mobility, and routine medical procedures.
- Supported nursing staff in specimen collection and vital sign monitoring, including glucometer usage.
- Maintained accurate patient documentation and ensured a safe and clean environment.
- Operated hoyer lift and sara stedy devices for patient transfer.
- Provided safety sitting and support for mentally challenged patients (1013 to 2013).
- Performed hygiene tasks, including brief changing, bathing, antiseptic baths, bed changing, oral care, shaving, and dressing.
- Assisted with patient feeding.
- Ensured Q2 turning and proper procedures to prevent bedsores during ambulation and range of motion exercises.
- Managed P.W. canisters for male and female patients.
- Handled colostomy care (changing and cleaning).
- Documented care activities using Cerner software.
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating hospital beds and both automatic and manual wheelchairs.
Certified Nursing Assistant / Customer Service
Hisgrip Healthcare
04.2017 - 12.2021
- Delivered in-home patient care, including administering medications and wound care for patients with complex conditions (quadriplegia, dementia, cerebral palsy).
- Managed household duties, bill payments, and appointment scheduling for clients.
- Received advanced quadriplegic care training at the Shepherd Center.
- Assisted with quad coughs, hygiene routines, wound vac management, cleaning and dressing bedsores.
- Handled catheter changing and flushing, as well as colostomy care.
- Operated hoyer lift devices for patient transfer.
- Supported ambulation and range of motion exercises, ensured Q2 turning, and followed preventive procedures for bedsores.
- Transferred patients and their beds to different floors as needed.
- Proficient in operating hospital beds and both automatic and manual wheelchairs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Proclaim Healthcare
02.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided home health care, conducted vital checks, and assisted with patient billing and payments.
- Operated hoyer lift devices for patient transfer.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cartersville Heights
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Assisted with patient hygiene, specimen collection, and maintained sanitary conditions.
- Supported ambulation, range of motion exercises, ensured Q2 turning, and followed procedures to prevent bedsores.
- Provided daily living assistance and emotional support to residents.
- Operated hoyer lift devices for safe patient transfer.
- Handled hygiene tasks: brief changing, bathing, bed changing, oral care, shaving, and dressing.
- Proficient in operating hospital beds and both automatic and manual wheelchairs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northview High School
Duluth, GA05.2005
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Patient observation
- Blood glucose testing
- Catheterization and Foley care
- Wound Care
- ROM
- Q2 Turns
- Charting with software Cerner
- Patient Safety
- Behavioral sitting/ Safety sitting
- Precepting
Accomplishments
- Completed hands-on training at the Shepherd Center for advanced quadriplegic patient care.
- Frequently received positive feedback from supervisors and patient families for compassionate and attentive care.
- Recognized for adaptability in high-pressure situations and commitment to patient dignity and comfort.
Certification
- The Training Center of NW GA, Cartersville, GA 06/2016-07/2016
- Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR, AED, BLS
- Licensed CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) - 2016/2025
Certification Number: CN003004686
Expiration Date: 07/13/2026
American Heart Association-CPR, BLS,AED
eCredential Number: 1h7oq0b8ex5bkxpvyixzxglu
eCredential- 09/30/2025
Languages
English (fluent)
Timeline
Patient Care Technician/Clinical Care Assistant/Behavioral Sitter
Northside Cherokee Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Advent Health Gordon Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant / Customer Service
Hisgrip Healthcare
04.2017 - 12.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Proclaim Healthcare
02.2017 - 12.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cartersville Heights
09.2016 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Northview High School
Awards
The Bee Award 2025, Certificate in the Rise Program 2025, which is a program for certain individuals such as patient care tech and CCA as well as other departments, and it is a career development to provide education, growth opportunities, and advancement within the organization, as part of its Career Evolution program.
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