Jerriana Nickens
Blackville,SC
Summary
Driven Dental Assistant successful at building relationships with patients and colleagues. Offers expertise in patient care and education to support optimal oral health outcomes. Attentive and prepared professional dedicated to practice grow th and stability.
A highly trained and experienced certified nursing assistant with experience in both memory care, and hospice. Effectively providing patients and their loved ones with patience and care. Equipped with the skills to support a cross functional team, I value quality, adaptability, and efficiency.
Skills
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dental Assistant
Accelerated Academy
01.2025 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
- Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
- Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
- Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Village of Summerville
07.2024 - 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.
Certified Medication Aide
Aiken Memory Care
12.2022 - 02.2024
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Supported nursing staff by monitoring patients for side effects or adverse reactions to medications.
Hospice Aide
Gentiva Home Health
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pepperhill Nursing Home Center
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- 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.
Education
Diploma -
Barnwell High School
Barnwell, SC06.2018
Skills
- Dental impressions
- Dental radiography
- Digital X-ray proficiency
- Equipment sterilization
- Treatment room setup
- Sterilization techniques
- Appointment scheduling
- X-ray processing
- Patient care
- Patient feeding
- Basic life support
- Direct patient care
- Recording vital signs
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Electronic charting
Timeline
Dental Assistant
Accelerated Academy
01.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Village of Summerville
07.2024 - Current
Certified Medication Aide
Aiken Memory Care
12.2022 - 02.2024
Hospice Aide
Gentiva Home Health
04.2022 - 05.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pepperhill Nursing Home Center
01.2020 - 03.2022
Diploma -
Barnwell High School
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