KALONIE SIMMONS
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with experience in hospital, assisted living, home care, emergency response, leadership, medication assistance, and healthcare administration. Recognized for providing compassionate patient-centered care, maintaining safety and dignity, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and supporting residents and patients in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant / Medication Technician
Salterra at Melbourne
01.2025 - Current
- Administer medications following physician orders and facility policy.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility to promote independence and well-being.
- Observe residents for changes in condition and report concerns promptly.
- Documented care accurately to ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and continuity of care.
- Enhanced resident comfort and dignity through tailored care strategies based on individual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
H2H Home Care & Staffing
01.2023 - Current
- Supported clients with ADLs, prepared meals, facilitated mobility and transfers, and provided companionship to enhance quality of life.
- Delivered personalized in-home care to clients, addressing diverse healthcare needs.
- Recorded and assessed vital signs regularly to track health status. and report changes in condition.
- Ensured accuracy in documentation and effectively communicated updates to supervisors and family members.
Office Manager
Precious Lamb Academy
01.2015 - Current
- Direct daily administrative operations for a busy childcare facility.
- Managed enrollment records, student files, attendance, and confidential documentation to ensure accurate and organized student data.
- Process payroll, billing, tuition payments, invoices, and budget tracking.
- Coordinated staff schedules to maintain staffing ratios.
- Support hiring, onboarding, orientation, and employee records.
- Acted as the primary contact for parents, vendors, and community partners to foster strong relationships and effective communication.
- Ensure compliance with state licensing requirements and safety regulations.
- Coordinated meetings, special events, and training while facilitating parent communication to enhance community engagement.
- Managed inventory of office supplies to ensure availability and support daily operations., vendor relationships, and operational efficiency.
- Addressed parent concerns promptly to maintain a positive environment and foster trust. professionally while fostering a welcoming environment.
Patient Care Technician
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Supported nurses in delivering direct patient care in fast-paced hospital environment.
- Obtained vital signs, EKGs, specimen collection, glucose monitoring, and patient transport.
- Assisted patients with ADLs and mobility while ensuring safety.
- Ensured clean patient rooms and restocked supplies to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
- Relayed patient concerns to nursing staff to facilitate timely care.
Lead Resident Assistant
Grand Staffing LLC
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Led resident assistants in daily operations, enhancing teamwork and service quality.
- Delivered compassionate resident care while maintaining quality standards.
- Ensured documentation and resident care complied with facility policies.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Created community-building activities that increased resident engagement and participation.
- Mentored junior staff, strengthening their skills and confidence in resident support roles.
- Assisted with staffing assignments and orientation of new employees.
- Collaborated with management to improve policies and procedures for efficiency.
Strike Team Support
FEMA COVID-19 Response
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Coordinated statewide COVID-19 testing and vaccination operations to ensure accessibility for communities.
- Informed community members on COVID-19 prevention methods and available services to enhance public health awareness.
- Assisted emergency response teams with outreach and logistical support.
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare and emergency personnel.
- Oversaw inventory tracking and organization for essential materials. and distribution of essential materials to support operations.
- Supported operational efficiency by optimizing workflow processes in the field.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training / CNA Exam Preparation -
Doxa Academy
Melbourne, FLHigh School Diploma -
Palm Bay High School
Melbourne, FLSkills
- Patient Care
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Medication Assistance
- Vital Signs
- EMR Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Infection Prevention
- Resident Safety
- Fall Prevention
- Dementia Care
- Home Care
- Hospital Care
- Team Leadership
- Program development
- Problem resolution
- Time Management
- Communication
- Customer Service
Certification
- Certified nursing assistant
- CPR Certified
- Alzheimer's and dementia care training
- HIPAA certification
- Osha healthcare safety training
- Infection prevention control training
Accomplishments
- Employee of the month
- covid-19 response recognition
- Perfect Attendance award
Timeline
Resident Assistant / Medication Technician
Salterra at Melbourne
01.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
H2H Home Care & Staffing
01.2023 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Cleveland Clinic Indian River Medical Center
01.2020 - 01.2023
Lead Resident Assistant
Grand Staffing LLC
01.2020 - 01.2023
Strike Team Support
FEMA COVID-19 Response
01.2020 - 01.2021
Office Manager
Precious Lamb Academy
01.2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training / CNA Exam Preparation -
Doxa Academy
High School Diploma -
Palm Bay High School