JELEESA HOWARD
Saint Marys
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southeast Georgia Health System
Brunswick
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living areas and common spaces.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Trained new staff on proper caregiving techniques and facility protocols.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Canopy at Azalea Grove
Valdosta
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Increased patient satisfaction by assisting people with personal tasks like dressing and walking.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene tasks such as tooth brushing, bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- Provided high-quality, efficient care to memory care patients in assisted living facilities, ensuring that all of their needs were met.
- Built relationships with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in order to help patients achieve their personal care plan goals.
- Used mobility devices and [Type] equipment to transfer patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Gathered information about the client's medical history, including medications, symptoms, and allergies.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to provide compassionate patient-centered care.
Patient Care Associate
FirstLight Home Care of Southeast Georgia
Brunswick
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Did laundry, dusting, dishwashing, and vacuuming, among other things.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks that adhered to strict dietary guidelines.
- Offered immediate assistance to assess needs and provide care in both emergency and routine paging situations.
- Built rapport with patients in order to create a safe and trusting environment in which to provide care.
- Went grocery shopping on a regular basis to keep the house stocked with necessities.
- Took vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Drove people to doctor's appointments and other errands.
- Kept the patient area clean, safe, and well-organized.
- Helped disabled clients in any way I could to help them achieve independence and happiness.
- Turned, lifted, moved, and repositioned patients as part of my patient mobility services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (RN)
Wiregrass Technical College
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Excellent Communication skills
- Critical thinker
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Emergency response
- Reliable team player
- Trustworthy companion
- HIPAA compliance
References
- Makyba Monds, Charge Nurse, 229-349-4447
- Shantay Gibbs, Mentor, 912-464-9698
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southeast Georgia Health System
02.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Canopy at Azalea Grove
05.2022 - 01.2025
Patient Care Associate
FirstLight Home Care of Southeast Georgia
03.2022 - 02.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing (RN)
Wiregrass Technical College