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Heather Nichols

Apache,AZ

Summary

I am very passionate about the well-being of my patients. I believe that the elderly are a valuable and important generation that is full of wisdom, knowledge, and that they need to be cared for and protected. Also, I am dependable and a hard-worker with a strong sense of organization to maximize patient care with a positive attitude.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Assistant

Banner Health
01.2024 - Current
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and well being.
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients to promote Patient safety/ Comfort while reducing risk of infections/ accidents.
  • Monitor vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly with noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Document patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing grooming tasks.
  • Answered Patient assist calls, asses needs, and offer qualified support.

LNA

Haven Of Lakeside
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Worked on different floors of a 112 Bed facility
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and over all wellness.
  • Assisted activities of daily living, feeding, and ambulation.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, and heart rate.

Health Aide

Accord Hospice
02.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provided quality In-home and facility services
  • Responsible for caring for patients personal needs
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records regarding each patient.
  • Provided companionship and basic emotional or psychological support and engaged patient through conversation, games, and other forms of entertainment.

Education

CNA License - Healthcare

Brookline College
Tempe, AZ
07.2013

High School Diploma -

Mcclintock High School
Tempe, AZ
05.2009

Skills

  • Self-Motivated
  • Attention to detail
  • Consistency
  • Active-Listening
  • Interpersonal
  • Communicating, reporting with superiors; viewing them as strong resources
  • Taking vital signs
  • Patient transfers and repositioning
  • Proper hygiene; bed baths and oral care
  • Making occupied beds
  • Housekeeping Abilities

Certification

  • LNA - Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant
  • American Heart Association BLS
  • Basic First Aid



Timeline

Patient Care Assistant

Banner Health
01.2024 - Current

LNA

Haven Of Lakeside
08.2022 - 11.2022

Health Aide

Accord Hospice
02.2021 - 08.2022

CNA License - Healthcare

Brookline College

High School Diploma -

Mcclintock High School
Heather Nichols