Danielle Nichols
Southaven,MS
Summary
Certified Medical Assistant with formal training in Allied Health and hands-on healthcare experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and Patient Care Assistant. Experienced in providing compassionate patient care, obtaining vital signs and weights, assisting with activities of daily living, and working as part of a healthcare team. Certified in CMA, BLS, and CPR. Seeking an entry-level Medical Assistant position where I can apply my clinical education and patient-care experience while continuing to grow professionally.
Overview
1
1
Certification
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Baptist Memorial Hospital DeSoto
Southaven, MS
01.2023 - Current
- Provide direct patient care while maintaining patient comfort, dignity, and safety.
- Obtain and document vital signs and patient weights.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living and personal care needs.
- Communicate patient needs and concerns to nurses and other members of the healthcare team.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized patient-care environment.
- Follow hospital policies, safety procedures, and infection-control practices.
- Demonstrate compassionate and professional communication with patients, families, and healthcare staff.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
DeSoto Healthcare Center
01.2013 - 01.2025
- Provided direct patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Monitored and reported changes in patients' conditions to nursing staff.
- Obtained vital signs and assisted with routine patient-care needs.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and other ADLs.
- Maintained patient safety and followed infection-control procedures.
- Provided compassionate care while respecting patient privacy and dignity.
- Worked effectively with nurses and other healthcare professionals to meet patient needs.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Certified Medical Assistant
Allied Vitality Institute
Memphis11.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Mississippi Delta Community College
Moorhead, MS01.2010
Skills
- Vital Signs
- Patient Weights
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Patient Care
- Patient Safety
- Infection Control
- Patient Communication
- Clinical Documentation
- Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Basic Medical Terminology
Certification
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Allied Health, BLS Certification, CPR Certification
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Extensive healthcare experience in patient-care settings
- Strong patient communication and interpersonal skills
- Dependable and team-oriented
- Comfortable working in fast-paced healthcare environments
- Committed to providing safe, compassionate, patient-centered care
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Baptist Memorial Hospital DeSoto
01.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
DeSoto Healthcare Center
01.2013 - 01.2025
Certified Medical Assistant - Certified Medical Assistant
Allied Vitality Institute
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Mississippi Delta Community College