Christina Nicholson
Petal,MS
Summary
To find a position with opportunities in career advancement. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bedford Care Center
06.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Certified Nursing Assistant/ In-service Coordinator
Mississippi State Veterans Home
09.2019 - 06.2024
- I schedule residents' medical appointments, set up transportation, and assign another aide to go with them on the appointment
- I also communicate with the families about their loved one's medical appointments and transportation
- I assist our residents with ADLs, perform personal hygiene care for those unable to do it for themselves, transfer residents as needed, inform the nurses of any changes in the physical, mental, or emotional state of residents, assist residents anyway possible, encourage residents to do as much as they can for themselves, chart on electronic medical records, take daily vital signs, ensure the walkways are clean and free of clutter that could cause a resident to fall, check on residents hourly to ensure they have the things they need and see if they need help with anything.
Clinical Assistant
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
02.2014 - 09.2023
- I drive clients to and from work, AA/NA meetings, school, medical appointments, etc.
- I also monitor clients to ensure that everyone is behaving properly, doing their assigned chore, keeping the rooms clean and following all the rules at the facility, give out medications, perform drug tests and breathalyzers, do room and car checks for any contraband, as deemed necessary.
- Report incidents to supervisor and to the counselors as needed
Direct Care Worker
REM MISSISSIPPI
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Worked in community care homes with residents
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
Sales Clerk
School and Carnival Supply
07.2012 - 07.2015
- I stocked the store, assist customers in finding items or ordering items if out of stock, gather orders for customers that are faxed in and notify them when ready, open and close the store, count the money and do nightly deposits, and store key holder.
Human Resources Lead
Sears
06.2005 - 06.2011
- I handled payroll, made the office weekly schedules, counted the money in the safe daily, made cash/check deposits, investigated money overages and shortages, conducted interviews, training, hiring and terminating, resolved customer and employee issues, investigated any complaints of discrimination or harassment, assisted in finding the right people for promotions, conducted annual reviews, and anything else that my employer needed for me to do.
Education
Practical Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
Pearl River Community College
Hattiesburg, MS12.2024
MS in Certified Nursing Assistant Program -
Pearl River Community College
Hattiesburg, MS09.2017
Associates of Liberal Arts in Liberal Arts -
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS03.2008
Skills
- Home care
- Vital signs
- Human resources
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Preforming drug screens
- Bathing and Dressing Assistance
Certification
- CNA
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
Assessments
- Clinical judgment, Proficient, 12/01/21
- Nursing assistant skills, Proficient, 11/01/21
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bedford Care Center
06.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant/ In-service Coordinator
Mississippi State Veterans Home
09.2019 - 06.2024
Direct Care Worker
REM MISSISSIPPI
04.2017 - 07.2019
Clinical Assistant
Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources
02.2014 - 09.2023
Sales Clerk
School and Carnival Supply
07.2012 - 07.2015
Human Resources Lead
Sears
06.2005 - 06.2011
Practical Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
Pearl River Community College
MS in Certified Nursing Assistant Program -
Pearl River Community College
Associates of Liberal Arts in Liberal Arts -
Jones County Junior College
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