Nakisha Simmons
Winston-Salem
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Willow Valley Nursing Home, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through effective communication and emotional support. Skilled in vital sign monitoring and healthcare documentation, fostering teamwork and collaboration within interdisciplinary care teams.i believe in team work and I'm a wonderful people person that works well with others.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Attendant
Willow valley nursing home
Winston-Salem
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and providing basic patient care while helping them maintain a healthy life style
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Certified Medicine Aide
Flagstar staffing inc.
Winston-Salem
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives within the healthcare facility.
- Maintained accurate medication records for each patient.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Assisted with administering medications to patients according to physician orders.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Steadfast nursing
Winston-Salem
03.2021 - 04.2023
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nightingale Nursing Agency
Winston-Salem
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Ged/nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NCSkills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Healthcare documentation
- Team collaboration
- Quality improvement
- Emotional support
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Certified nursing aide
- Certified med aide
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant/Certified Medication Attendant
Willow valley nursing home
08.2023 - Current
Certified Medicine Aide
Flagstar staffing inc.
04.2022 - 08.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Steadfast nursing
03.2021 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nightingale Nursing Agency
01.2020 - 04.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Ged/nursing
Forsyth Technical Community College