Keshona Jacobs

• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
• Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
• Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
• Performed blood draws, EKGs, and other diagnostic tests accurately and efficiently for prompt analysis by healthcare professionals.
• Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
• Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
• Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
• Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
• Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
• Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
• Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
• Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
• Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing risk of disease transmission within the clinical environment.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in patient care technology advancements.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans that addressed each patient''s unique needs.
• Educated patients on self-care techniques and post-discharge instructions, empowering them to take control of their own health maintenance.
• Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to safer hospital environment.
• Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate bedside care and support.
• Delivered compassionate end-of-life care, offering comfort and dignity to patients in their final stages.
• Provided nutritional support by assisting patients with meals, catering to individual dietary needs.
• Supported patients' daily living activities, improving their hospital stay experience.
• Improved patient satisfaction with attentive communication and responsiveness to needs.
• Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
• Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
• Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
• Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
• Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
• Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
• Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
• Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
• Delivered high-quality care to 20+ patients in hospital facility.

• Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
• Ensured food safety compliance through proper storage, handling, and sanitation procedures, minimizing risk of contamination or illness.
• Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality meals tailored to their dietary needs and preferences.
• Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific patients.
• Maintained accurate records of patient meal orders to ensure appropriate distribution of meals according to individual requirements.
• Maintained strict adherence to HIPAA regulations when handling patient information, protecting confidentiality at all times.
• Provided exceptional customer service to patients and their families, addressing concerns and answering questions about dietary guidelines and restrictions.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized meal plans based on patient needs, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Participated in regular team meetings to discuss performance goals, address challenges, and share best practices for continued growth and improvement.
• Assisted in menu planning to cater to diverse patient dietary restrictions, ensuring balanced nutrition.
• Assisted dietitians in monitoring patient progress, adjusting meal plans as needed based on feedback from healthcare providers.
• Observed diners to respond to additional requests and determine when meal completed.
• Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials.
• Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
• Adjusted food preparation methods in accordance with customer requests.
• Ensured timely meal delivery to patients, enhancing their dining experience and satisfaction.

• Dean's List 2022

Major Health Studies Pre-Nursing (HSTN)

• Current 3.07 GPA
• Classes completed /in progress

-ENG 100

English Composition I

-BIO 150

Human Anat & Phys I

-MAT 121

Intro to Probability & Stat

-NUS 102

Math for Nurses

-PSY 140

General Psychology

-BIO 151

Human Anat & Phys II

-AHM 233

Med Terminology

-AHM 102

Intro to Health Care

-PSY 210

Lifespan Human Dev