Carita Sims
Moultrie,GA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Nurse aide with extensive experience at Magnolia Manor, skilled in patient care and clinical documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and independence through effective communication and medication administration. Committed to improving quality of life and fostering positive relationships with clients.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Aide
Loving Hands
Moultrie
02.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored client health by documenting vital signs and reporting changes.
- Provided companionship to enhance emotional well-being of clients.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans.
Hospice Aide
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Newport News, VA
02.2014 - 12.2020
- Provided compassionate personal care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during end-of-life transitions.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient environments, adhering to infection control protocols.
Residential Aide
Envoy of Williamsburg
Williamsburg, Va
05.2010 - 01.2014
- Developed positive rapport with residents by demonstrating genuine empathy, respect, and understanding; created a welcoming atmosphere that encouraged open communication.
- Assisted with the coordination of transportation services for residents attending off-site appointments or activities, ensuring timely pickup and drop-off arrangements.
- Assisted with medication administration under the supervision of a licensed professional, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Improved residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Regioncy
Moultrie, Ga
05.2006 - 03.2010
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Magnolia Manor
05.2002 - 02.2006
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
Education
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
Everest College
Chesapeake, VANo Degree - Certified Nurse Aide
Moultrie Technical College
Moultrie, GAGED - GED
Moultrie Technical College
Moultrie, GA06.2008
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Client documentation
- Medication administration
- Patient transportation
- Progress documentation
- Care plan management
- Behavior redirection
- Patient care
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Compassionate client care
Timeline
Home Care Aide
Loving Hands
02.2021 - Current
Hospice Aide
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
02.2014 - 12.2020
Residential Aide
Envoy of Williamsburg
05.2010 - 01.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Park Regioncy
05.2006 - 03.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
Magnolia Manor
05.2002 - 02.2006
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
Everest College
No Degree - Certified Nurse Aide
Moultrie Technical College
GED - GED
Moultrie Technical College