Janiyah Jenkins
Crystal Springs,MS
Summary
As an aspiring nurse, I am ready to contribute extensive clinical experience and patient care expertise. Proven track record in assisting medical teams and delivering compassionate nursing care. Known for collaborative approach and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in patient assessments, care planning, and medical documentation.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Opticians Assistant
Mississippi Eyecare Associates
2023 - 2023
- The Optician's assistant is responsible for fitting individuals for glasses
- Is proficient in data entry
- Expert at answering phone calls
- Is experienced in promoting glasses from various brands
- Is skilled in scheduling appointments and interacting with clients
Student Nurse Technician
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
10.2024 - Current
- Ensured timely responses to call lights, attending to patients'' needs quickly and efficiently.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients by demonstrating empathy and active listening skills during interactions.
- Exhibited excellent time management skills when prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously under high-pressure situations.
- Participated in educational opportunities to continually improve nursing knowledge and enhance the quality of patient care provided.
Student Nurse Extern
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Shadowed experienced nurses as they provided direct patient care, learning essential techniques for effective bedside manner and communication.
- Proactively sought out opportunities to learn from experienced nurses and other healthcare professionals, growing in clinical knowledge and aptitude.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Work Study
Alcorn State University
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Filing paperwork
- Answering phone calls
- Making copies
- Data entry
- Word processing
- Faxing
- Shredding
- Running errands
Direct Support Professional- Volunteer
Oxford Healthcare
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
Education
Alcorn State University - Nursing
Alcorn State University
01.2025
Copiah Lincoln Community College -
Copiah Lincoln Community College
01.2022
Mendenhall High School -
Mendenhall High School
01.2022
Simpson County Technical Center - Health Science
Simpson County Technical Center
01.2021
Skills
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Vital signs
- Medication administration
- Team collaboration
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Patient care
- Medical terminology
- HIPAA
- OSHA
- Environmental safety
- Infection control
Organizations
- Strada Education Network
- National Society of Black Women in Medicine (NSBWM)
- The National Society of Leadership and Success
- The Coalition of Women in Color of Stem
Timeline
Student Nurse Technician
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
10.2024 - Current
Student Nurse Extern
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
05.2024 - 07.2024
Work Study
Alcorn State University
01.2022 - 01.2023
Direct Support Professional- Volunteer
Oxford Healthcare
01.2018 - 01.2020
Mendenhall High School -
Mendenhall High School
Simpson County Technical Center - Health Science
Simpson County Technical Center
Opticians Assistant
Mississippi Eyecare Associates
2023 - 2023
Alcorn State University - Nursing
Alcorn State University
Copiah Lincoln Community College -
Copiah Lincoln Community College
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