Jessica Harding
Richfield
Summary
NC-Certified Nurse Assistant II bringing 10 years of experience in many different healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in hospital Settings, assisted living facilities, and home care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resource Team Emergency Room Tech (traveler)
Atrium Health
10.2022 - Current
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Carried out phlebotomy procedures and watched for adverse reactions.
- Administered basic wound care, insertion of Foley catheters and nasogastric tubes.
- Continuously monitored patients and reported changes to head nurses and physicians.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Assisted doctors with examinations of patients by taking vital signs and drawing blood.
- Monitored patients' heart rhythms and functions through cardiac monitoring strips.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Assisted patients with limited mobility in dressing and undressing, bathing and other day-to-day needs.
Resource Team Health Care Tech (Inpatient Travel)
Atrium Health
08.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Care Partner/ Unit Secretary
Atrium Health Cabarrus
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
Behavioral Health Care Technician
Atrium Health Cabarrus
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
Care Partner/Unit Secretary
Atrium Health Cabarrus
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep RN's informed of changes
- Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks numerous times per day
- Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to RN
Health Care Technician
Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients\' clothing and bedside tables/equipment
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety
Cna / Home Health Aid
Advanced Home Care
06.2014 - 04.2017
State Tested Nurse\'s Assistant/ Certified Nurse\'s Assistant
Sharon Towers
10.2012 - 07.2014
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients\' clothing and bedside tables/equipment
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety
- Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care
Food Services
Sharon Towers
12.2011 - 10.2012
Cashier/Server
McDonald\'s
07.2011 - 12.2011
Education
High School Diploma -
Jay M Robinson High School
Concord, NC2011
Skills
- Compassionate
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Trustworthy companion
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Dementia and Alzheimer\'s knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Companionship and emotional support
- Medical laboratory procedures
- EKG Interpretation and Monitoring
- Monitoring Vitals
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- Aseptic Techniques
- Emergency Room Care
- Behavioral Health
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cabarrus College of Health Science
Original Test Date: 10/13/2012
Certified Nurse Assistant II
Listing #101312
Expiration: 10/31/2024
Basic Life Support Certified
Issue date: 7/26/2024
Renew date 07/2026
Crisis Prevention Intervention certified
Training: 10/25/2023
Expires: 10/31/2024
Timeline
Resource Team Emergency Room Tech (traveler)
Atrium Health
10.2022 - Current
Resource Team Health Care Tech (Inpatient Travel)
Atrium Health
08.2022 - 10.2022
Care Partner/ Unit Secretary
Atrium Health Cabarrus
08.2021 - 02.2022
Behavioral Health Care Technician
Atrium Health Cabarrus
05.2020 - 07.2021
Care Partner/Unit Secretary
Atrium Health Cabarrus
05.2018 - 05.2020
Health Care Technician
Carolinas Medical Center-Mercy
05.2017 - 05.2018
Cna / Home Health Aid
Advanced Home Care
06.2014 - 04.2017
State Tested Nurse\'s Assistant/ Certified Nurse\'s Assistant
Sharon Towers
10.2012 - 07.2014
Food Services
Sharon Towers
12.2011 - 10.2012
Cashier/Server
McDonald\'s
07.2011 - 12.2011
High School Diploma -
Jay M Robinson High School
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cabarrus College of Health Science
Original Test Date: 10/13/2012
Certified Nurse Assistant II
Listing #101312
Expiration: 10/31/2024
Basic Life Support Certified
Issue date: 7/26/2024
Renew date 07/2026
Crisis Prevention Intervention certified
Training: 10/25/2023
Expires: 10/31/2024
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