Jacob Linker
Greensboro
Summary
Certified Nurse Aide and biology student with comprehensive experience in direct patient care, including vital sign monitoring and emotional support. Proven ability to implement infection control protocols and assist in critical procedures, ensuring patient well-being and comfort in high-pressure settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Winston-Salem
11.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes or abnormalities to the nursing staff
- Assisted in transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs or other mobility devices using proper lifting techniques
- Documented patient information accurately and timely in electronic medical records (EMR) system
- Responded promptly to call lights and requests for assistance from patients
- Assisted nurses with wound care, catheter insertion, and specimen collection, enhancing patient care quality
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, improving their comfort and overall hospital experience
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop comprehensive care plans, ensuring holistic patient management
- Implemented infection control protocols to prevent the spread of diseases within the healthcare facility
- Demonstrated proficiency in operating various medical equipment such as blood pressure monitors, glucose meters, etc.
- Informed nursing staff about any significant changes observed in patient condition or behavior
- Followed standard precautions while handling bodily fluids and hazardous materials.
Operating Room Assistant
Atrium Health
Charlotte
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, including cardiac arrests and severe bleeding, to support immediate medical intervention
- Prepared operating room for procedures, ensuring availability of all necessary equipment and supplies for surgical team
- Transported patients to and from operating room, adhering to safety protocols to ensure patient well-being
Education
University Student - Human Biology
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Greensboro, NC04-2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Home caregiving
- Catheter preparation and change
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Basic life support
- Patient mobility
- Hygiene compliance
- Team collaboration
- Patient communication
Certification
- BLS Certification, 11/01/24, 11/01/26
- CNA, 05/01/23, 08/01/26, Received my Nurse Aide 1 license my senior year of high school in December of 2022. Nurse Aide 1 Listing Number: 571036
- CNA II, 06/01/23, 06/01/25, Received Nurse Aide 2 certification during my senior year of high school in June of 2023 from Rowan Cabarrus Community College. Nurse Aide II Listing Number: 101130 (Listed on the NCBON website)
Timeline
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
11.2024 - Current
Operating Room Assistant
Atrium Health
06.2023 - 08.2023
University Student - Human Biology
University of North Carolina at Greensboro