Julia Sims
Brandon,FL
Summary
Nursing Assistant with strong skills in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and hygiene assistance. Demonstrates exceptional teamwork, ensuring smooth operations and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable and focused on achieving results through compassionate patient interactions and effective communication. Prepared to contribute positively to healthcare teams and patient outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Elderly Caregiver
Family Member With Progressive Disease
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted client with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Promoted client independence through encouragement and assistance in self-care tasks when appropriate.
- Educated family members about caregiving techniques for continuity of care during caregiver absences or transitions between shifts.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Managed patient medications, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
Psychiatric Technician
Havenwyck Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Developed strong rapport with diverse patient populations through empathetic listening skills, helping them feel heard and understood.
- Managed a daily patient load of 17 patients, ensuring timely and accurate care
- Implemented crisis intervention protocols when necessary, ensuring the safety of all patients and staff members involved.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively, promoting a calm atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date documentation of patient progress, facilitating effective communication among healthcare team members.
Nursing Assistant
McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted nurses with daily tasks, contributing to a well-organized and smoothly functioning unit.
- Promoted infection control measures throughout the hospital by diligently following hand hygiene guidelines and wearing personal protective equipment as required.
- Monitored patient safety and comfort by moving, positioning and lifting patients to achieve adequate covering and comfort, maintaining polite, courteous, professional demeanor.
- Contributed to improved patient outcomes by accurately documenting vital signs, symptoms, and treatment plans in medical chart
Education
Bachelor of Arts And Science - Psychology
University Of Michigan
Dearborn, MI05-2026
Associate of Science - Psychology
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI05-2024
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Compassionate caregiving
- Dementia care
- End-of-life care
- Daily living assistance
- Clear communication
- Recreational activities
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Red Cross
- Trauma Centered Care Training Havenwyck Hospital - July 2024
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) Certification Havenwyck Hospital - July 2024
Timeline
Private Elderly Caregiver
Family Member With Progressive Disease
06.2025 - Current
Psychiatric Technician
Havenwyck Hospital
07.2023 - 08.2024
Nursing Assistant
McLaren Greater Lansing Hospital
06.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Arts And Science - Psychology
University Of Michigan
Associate of Science - Psychology
Lansing Community College
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