JaQuay James
Pittsburgh
Summary
Compassionate Nursing Assistant diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Dedicated to protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services. Kind and energetic professional with outstanding bedside manner and charting abilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Nursing Assistant
Select Speciality Hospital
Pittsburgh
02.2025 - Current
- Provided direct patient care to medically complex and long-term acute care patients in an LTACH setting.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting, and hygiene care.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, intake/output, weights, and patient observations accurately.
- Assisted with patient transfers, repositioning, ambulation, and use of lift equipment while following safety protocols.
- Supported patients with tracheostomies, ventilators, wound care needs, and post-ICU recovery under nursing supervision.
Medical Assistant
Stoll Medical Group
Pittsburgh
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Scheduled appointments, coordinated referrals, and verified insurance information.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation in EMR systems.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, follow-up care, and discharge instructions.
- Performed EKGs, specimen collection, point-of-care testing, and phlebotom
- Roomed patients, obtained vital signs, medical histories, and chief complaints prior to provider evaluation
Nursing Assistant
St. Clair Hospital
Pittsburgh
09.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted in caring for patients with cardiac conditions including CHF, arrhythmias, post-MI recovery, and post-procedure patients.
- Supported patients recovering from cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker placement, and other cardiac procedures.
- Provided direct patient care for cardiac and telemetry patients in an acute care hospital setting.
- Collaborated with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to support patient care plans.
- Maintained infection control and safety protocols in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided direct patient care for pre-operative and post-operative patients in a same day surgery setting.
- Prepared patients for surgical procedures by obtaining vital signs, weights, histories, and completing pre-op checklists.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges, transfers, and room preparation.
- Monitored and documented patient status, vital signs, and recovery observations post-procedure.
- Maintained accurate documentation in EMR systems and communicated patient updates to the care team.
Direct Support Professional
Merakey
Pittsburgh
02.2018 - 11.2022
- Provided direct care and daily living support to individuals with developmental, intellectual, and/or physical disabilities while promoting independence and dignity.
- Monitored and documented client behaviors, progress notes, medication reminders, and changes in condition according to care plans.
- Implemented individualized support plans and behavioral interventions to meet client goals and needs.
- Assisted clients with community integration activities including appointments, shopping, recreational outings, and social engagement.
- Maintained a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment while ensuring compliance with state regulations and agency policies.
- Supported medication administration and monitored for adverse reactions under supervision and organizational guidelines.
Senior Patient Care Technician
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh
02.2020 - 07.2022
- Provided direct patient care for critically ill and step-down patients in ICU and progressive care settings while maintaining patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and emergency situations in high-acuity units.
- Performed phlebotomy, specimen collection, IV insertion, and Foley catheter insertion/removal per hospital policy and scope of practice.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, intake/output measurements, cardiac monitoring, and patient assessments.
- Trained and mentored new Patient Care Technicians on unit workflow, patient care standards, and hospital procedures.
- Supported post-procedure and critically ill patients requiring continuous monitoring and rapid response interventions.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Charleston Job Corps Center
Charleston, WV 03.2017 - 08.2018
Avonworth High School
Pittsburgh, PASkills
- Critical Care / ICU Step-Down Experienc
- Infection Control & Sterile Technique
- EKG Acquisition & Cardiac Monitoring
- CPR / BLS Knowledge
- Phlebotomy / Venipuncture
Timeline
Nursing Assistant
Select Speciality Hospital
02.2025 - Current
Nursing Assistant
St. Clair Hospital
09.2023 - 10.2024
Medical Assistant
Stoll Medical Group
08.2023 - 01.2025
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
09.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Patient Care Technician
West Penn Hospital
02.2020 - 07.2022
Direct Support Professional
Merakey
02.2018 - 11.2022
Certified Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Charleston Job Corps Center
03.2017 - 08.2018
Avonworth High School