Ferneica Higginbottom
CNA
Memphis
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at AHC Harbor View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, delivering compassionate patient assistance and ensuring compliance with HIPAA standards. Skilled in monitoring vital signs and fostering positive relationships, I enhance patient care through effective communication and teamwork, significantly improving patient satisfaction and comfort.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients. Familiar with advanced medical terminology and procedures.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Links Harbor View Post Acute Care
01.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure.
- Supported patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted nursing staff in daily patient care activities to ensure comfort and safety.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- 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.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing personnel promptly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
AHC Harbor View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2017 - 01.2025
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Actively participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient progress and develop effective care strategies
- Assisted nursing staff in daily patient care activities to ensure comfort and safety.
- Supported patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spring Gate Rehabilitation Center
03.2001 - 09.2017
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Home Health Aide/Nurse Aide
Kansas Vocational Technical Adult Education Center
Memphis, TN02-1999
Skills
- Compassionate patient assistance
- Compliance with HIPAA standards
- Dependable team collaborator
- Direct patient assistance
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Links Harbor View Post Acute Care
01.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
AHC Harbor View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
09.2017 - 01.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spring Gate Rehabilitation Center
03.2001 - 09.2017
Certificate of Technical Studies - Home Health Aide/Nurse Aide
Kansas Vocational Technical Adult Education Center