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Florence Simmons

Grifton,NC

Summary

Dedicated Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and emotional support, honed at Pruitt Health and other healthcare settings. Excelled in medication administration and fostering patient relationships, enhancing patient satisfaction significantly. A reliable team player, adept at maintaining high standards of care and safety, with exceptional skills in vital signs monitoring and compassionate care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Pruitt Health Neuse
01.2002 - 12.2008
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Supported needs of [ 12] + residents under long-term care.

Health Technician II

Craven Correctional Institution
10.2006 - 09.2008

Administer medications to the right patient, the right drug, the right time, the right dose, the right route, and the correct documentation.

Transcribing the proper abbreviations or written out completely; include all components of a medication order

– Counting the number of dosages to be administered instead of the number of days when calculating stop dates for medication orders that have been prescribed for a specific time period, according to the doctors orders. Ordering medications from our central pharmacy and stocking medication in the proper locations.


observing and reporting any unusual side affects while patient is taking medications. Reinforcing patient education on medications. Providing wound care and keeping dressing clean and maintain sterile technique and date and initials and document.

Maintaining and monitoring blood glucose patients and providing snack bags to insure normal levels. Monitor blood pressure. performing EKG testing to record the electrical signals of the heart. Sending blood cultures out for testing at Labcore. Completing all documentation and reporting to the next shift.









Nurse Assistant

Slive Care
02.1997 - 12.2002
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Supported patient mobility by transferring them from bed to chair or other locations using proper lifting techniques, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members alike during such activities.
  • Demonstrated strong teamwork skills when working alongside fellow nurse assistants, nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals striving towards common goals centered around providing high-quality care tailored specifically towards meeting individual patient needs as they arise throughout course treatment process.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, contributing to efficient communication among healthcare team members.

Nursing Assistant II

CarolinasEast Medical Center
10.1991 - 10.1997
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Increased patient engagement by providing emotional support, companionship, and encouragement during challenging times.
  • Promoted a safe and clean environment by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and sanitation standards.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Education

Clayton State University
Morrow, GA
12-2015

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Studies

Craven Community College
New Bern, NC
06-2009

Associate Education - General Studies

Craven Community College
New Bern, NC
05-2008

High School Diploma -

West Craven High School
Vanceboro, NC
06-1980

Skills

  • Patient-focused care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Therapeutic exercises
  • Clinical documentation
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Immunization administration
  • Laboratory procedures
  • Medication administration
  • Electronic charting
  • Medical terminology
  • Drug administration
  • CPR certification
  • Blood sugar monitoring

Timeline

Health Technician II

Craven Correctional Institution
10.2006 - 09.2008

Nursing Assistant

Pruitt Health Neuse
01.2002 - 12.2008

Nurse Assistant

Slive Care
02.1997 - 12.2002

Nursing Assistant II

CarolinasEast Medical Center
10.1991 - 10.1997

Bachelor of Science - Health Education

Clayton State University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Studies

Craven Community College

Associate Education - General Studies

Craven Community College

High School Diploma -

West Craven High School
Florence Simmons