About Jessica

My duties and responsibilities are the following: -Assist patients with personal care (hygiene, sitting, standing and transferring). -Data collection for accurate charting and effective communication with medical staff, patients and family members. -Observation of vital signs; serve as liaison between patients and medical staff. -Use of effective communication strategies with patients and families to maintain calmness in hospital setting. -Maintain patient confidentiality. -Operation of automated external defibrillator (AED)/First Aid -Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (First Aid/CPR), electrokardiogram (EKG) machinery and procedures for the purpose of reviving patients in trauma unit as needed. -Use of strategic communication methods to de-escalate and interact with incoming trauma patients, individuals with dementia, diabetes and their family members.