Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Clinical Experience
Timeline
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DeAsijah Ikner

Nursing Major
Center,TX

Summary

Driven and compassionate healthcare professional with extensive experience in pharmacy and nursing assistance at CVS Pharmacy and Pine Grove Nursing Home. Excelled in workflow optimization and patient care, demonstrating top-notch problem-solving and empathy skills. Achieved significant improvements in patient satisfaction and safety precautions, ensuring high levels of confidentiality and HIPAA compliance. Excelling in Panola's College Licensed Vocational Nursing Program averaging top 10% of my class.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
07.2021 - 01.2024
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.
  • Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
  • Precisely measured and combined ingredients to deliver scrupulous formulation on customer compound prescription orders.
  • Provided consultations and answered inquiries from patients, healthcare professionals and physicians regarding drugs, potential side effects, and specified use.
  • Educated patients on medication usage and precautions, enhancing patient understanding and safety.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to clarify prescription details, ensuring accuracy.
  • Supported insurance claim processing, facilitating smoother patient transactions.
  • Assisted in management of prescription deliveries, improving patient convenience.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pine Grove Nursing Home
05.2021 - 01.2024
  • 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.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.

Front Desk Receptionist

Aurora Concepts
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
  • Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
  • Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
  • Expedited check-in and check-out procedures for guests, ensuring seamless experiences during their visits.
  • Implemented more efficient mail distribution system, ensuring timely delivery of correspondence to staff.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation, supporting overall office productivity.
  • Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity.
  • Balanced employee availability, customer schedules, and maximum load levels when scheduling appointments.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Panola College
Center, TX
12.2024

High School Diploma -

Center High School
Center, TX
05.2021

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Confidentiality and HIPAA
  • Workflow Optimization
  • Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Basic Life Support
  • Safety Precautions
  • Time management
  • Organization
  • HIPAA Compliance

Answering customer questions

Clinical Experience

Student Nurse 

Panola Carthage Nursing Rehabilitation, Carthage, Tx

January 2024 - June 2024

- Providing daily care such as bathing, dressing, and feeding residents. Ensuring their comfort and hygiene.

-Taking and recording residents' vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rates.

-Helping residents with mobility, including transferring from beds to wheelchairs, assisting with walking, and using mobility aids.

-Effectively communicating with residents, their families, and the healthcare team. Listening to residents' concerns and providing emotional support.

-Learned the importance of advocating for patients needs, especially in settings where patients may force barriers to accessing care. 


Student Nurse

Summit Nursing Home, San Augustine, Tx

June 2024 - August 2024 

-Assisting with or administering medications to residents under supervision, ensuring correct dosages and times.

-Cleaning and dressing wounds, monitoring for signs of infection, and reporting any changes to the nursing staff.

-Accurately documenting care provided, changes in residents' conditions, and any incidents that occur.

-Recognizing and responding to emergency situations, such as falls or sudden changes in a resident's condition.

-Educating residents and their families about health maintenance, disease prevention, and managing chronic conditions.

-Working closely with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, doctors, and therapists, to provide comprehensive care.


Student Nurse

Nacogdoches Medical Center, Nacogdoches, Tx 

August 2024 -  December 2024 

- Hands on experience with various medical procedure such as inserting IV lines, drawing blood, administering injections, and wound care. Practice 

-Developing strong assessment skills is critical. Learned how to interpret vital signs, perform physical assessments, and recognize changes in patient conditions.

-Accurate and thorough documentation is essential. Document patient care, progress notes, and any changes in condition accurately.

-Educating patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and preventative coarse is a key role for nurses. Practice delivering clear and helpful information. 


Student Nurse

Rusk State Hospital, Rusk, Tx 

September 2024

- Clinical experience reinforces the importance of ethical practice, confidentiality, and professional behavior in all interactions.

-State Hospitals often serve a wide range of patients, including those from various socioeconomic backgrounds and with different health conditions. This diversity can provide a broad learning experience.

-Rotated through different departments such as emergency, pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, and surgical units, gaining exposure to various specialties. 

-Exposure to ethical and legal issues in healthcare, such as patient rights and confidentiality , is an integral part of the learning experience.

Timeline

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Pharmacy
07.2021 - 01.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Pine Grove Nursing Home
05.2021 - 01.2024

Front Desk Receptionist

Aurora Concepts
03.2021 - 06.2021

No Degree - Nursing

Panola College

High School Diploma -

Center High School
DeAsijah IknerNursing Major