Aniyah Squall
Bright Care Home Health
Westwego,LA
1
Language
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Patient Care Technician and LPN Graduate with 7+ years of hands-on experience supporting RNs in hospital, long-term care, and in-home settings. Proven ability to assist with ADLs, vital signs, patient safety, mobility, documentation, and fast-paced unit workflow. Seeking a Nurse Tech role to continue providing high-quality patient care while advancing nursing education.
Friendly and compassionate individual with strong interpersonal skills and passion for patient care. Knowledge of basic medical terminology and proficiency in vital sign monitoring and patient assistance. Committed to providing high-quality care to improve patient well-being.
Background in providing patient care within clinical environment, looking to transition into new field. Developed skills in patient communication and hands-on support. Seeking to leverage these capabilities to make meaningful impact in new professional setting.
Work History
Patient Care Technician - Private Care
1 Year 8 Months- Supported elderly and chronically ill patients in home care, enhancing safety, facilitating mobility, and promoting emotional well-being.
- Monitor patient vital signs, including blood pressure, and effectively report health status changes or concerns to families and healthcare providers.
- Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) and meal preparation tailored to individual dietary needs.
- Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) and prepared meals according to individual dietary needs, fostering patient comfort and nutrition.
Clinical Rotation
- Provided direct newborn and pediatric patient care under RN supervision in NICU setting
- Assisted with infant care, ensuring nutritional needs were met through feeding, providing comfort through holding, and supporting emotional wellbeing
- Performed assessments to evaluate heart and lung function, identifying heart murmurs to inform clinical decisions
- Monitored vital signs and documented developmental measurements to support comprehensive patient care
- Assisted with infant care including feeding, holding, and comfort measures
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
- Provided hands-on pediatric clinical care in a fast-paced acute care environment.
- Rotated through Neuro, ENT, GI, and kidney transplant units, assisting with patient assessments and daily care activities.
- Obtained and recorded vital signs, height, weight, head circumference to monitor patient health status.
- Documented patient information in electronic health records (EHR) to ensure continuity of care for nursing staff.
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
2 Months- Initiated and flushed IVs under supervision, ensuring patient comfort and safety
- Supported medication administration, managing medication inventory and ensuring accurate documentation
- Assisted with medication administration and pulled/returned medications
- Assisted with patient admissions and discharges, meticulously counting and documenting all items to maintain accurate patient records
- Moved patients safely between departments to diagnostic procedures and collaborated with RNs
- Learned and assisted with patient admissions and discharges, carefully counting and documenting all items
- Transported patients to diagnostic procedures and collaborated with RNs
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
1 Month- Delivered comprehensive assistance with ADLs, enhancing patient comfort and dignity
- Provided comprehensive ADLs: feeding, bathing, grooming, and mobility support
- Supported cognitive and emotional needs of elderly patients
- Ensured a clean, safe, therapeutic environment, promoting patient well-being
- Collaborated with staff and communicated effectively with patients and families
- Recorded patient interactions and care accurately, supporting continuity of care
Patient Care Technician
1 Year 4 Months- Delivered compassionate, high-quality bedside care in high-acuity oncology and medical-surgical units, enhancing patient comfort and safety.
- Monitored patient vitals and maintained strict infection control for immunocompromised patients, ensuring compliance with health standards and preventing infections.
- Assisted patients with daily activities, ensuring comfort and safety during care procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols consistently.
Education
Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
- Currently completing a Practical Nursing program with coursework in pharmacology, medical-surgical nursing, anatomy and physiology, and patient care. Participating in supervised clinical rotations and maintaining a 3.5 GPA while preparing for licensure.
- GPA: 3.5
General Studies - High School Diploma
Skills
Patient care
Patient monitoring
Medication administration
IV Administration
Patient assessment
Blood Sample Collection
Diabetes Monitoring
Home health
Equipment: Hoyer lifts
EKG
mobility devices
Vital signs monitoring
CPR certification
Patient observation
Blood glucose testing
EMR documentation
Patient communication
Accomplishments
- Leadership & Honors
- Class President, Holmes HealthCare Training — Demonstrated leadership, communication, organization, and advocacy for classmates throughout the LPN program.
- Excellence in Cardiac Care Award — Recognized for outstanding knowledge, performance, and clinical understanding in cardiac nursing.
- Academic Excellence Award — Recognized for maintaining consistently strong grades and academic performance across all subjects throughout the nursing program.
Certification
Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (PCT/PCA)
May 2023 – May 2027
- Provided hands-on care with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility.
- Assisted with transfers, ambulation, positioning, and fall prevention.
- Monitored and reported changes in patient condition and overall well-being.
- Assisted with meals, feeding, hydration, and maintaining a safe environment.
- Provided compassionate companionship while promoting dignity, independence, and comfort.
- Maintained accurate documentation and followed individualized care plans and safety precautions.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
August 2026 – Present
- Provided safe, compassionate, patient-centered nursing care.
- Skilled in vital signs, medication administration, patient assessments, wound care, and infection control.
- Assisted with ADLs, patient mobility, and safety measures.
- Recognized and reported changes in patient condition and communicated effectively with the healthcare team.
- Maintained accurate documentation and followed established policies and procedures.
Languages
English
Timeline
Clinical Rotation
East Jefferson General Hospital
06.2026 - 06.2026Read More
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
Children Hospital
06.2026 - 06.2026Read More
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
New Orleans East Hospital
11.2025 - 01.2026Read More
Nursing Student Clinical Rotation
Lambeth House
08.2025 - 09.2025Read More
Patient Care Technician - Private Care
Bright Care Home Health
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Patient Care Technician
University Medical Center New Orleans LCMC Health
03.2024 - 07.2025Read More
Livingston Collegiate Academy
General Studies from High School Diploma
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Holmes HealthCare Training
Nursing from Licensed Practical Nurse
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Additional information
Leadership & Honors
Awards
Class President, Holmes HealthCare Training — Demonstrated leadership, communication, organization, and advocacy for classmates throughout the LPN program., Excellence in Cardiac Care Award — Recognized for outstanding knowledge, performance, and clinical understanding in cardiac nursing., Academic Excellence Award — Recognized for maintaining consistently strong grades and academic performance across all subjects throughout the nursing program.
Personal Information
- Availability: Willing to relocate: Anywhere
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer