Mikayla Simmons
Buffalo Center,IA
Summary
Dedicated CNA with a strong focus on compassionate care, patient support, and mobility assistance. Proven ability to engage residents and provide emotional support, ensuring their well-being and comfort.
Healthcare professional committed to delivering compassionate care and supporting patient needs. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical staff and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal patient outcomes through empathetic care and attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Timely Mission Nursing Home
Buffalo Center, Iowa
08.2017 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to residents in daily living activities.
- Engaged residents in social and recreational activities to enhance well-being.
- Supported mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation as needed.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Home Health Aide
Bethany at home
Ames, Iowa
11.2024 - 07.2025
- Provided personal care assistance for daily living activities.
- Monitored patient health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with mobility and transportation needs.
- Administered medication according to prescribed schedules.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients.
- Documented patient progress and care delivered in logs accurately.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Iowa Community School
Buffalo Center, IA05.2019
Skills
- Care documentation
- Mobility assistance
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Personal hygiene support
- Healthcare compliance
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Emotional support
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Multitasking and organization
- Bathing assistance
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
LOCATION
I live in Iowa but I am close enough to Minnesota that I just got my MN CNA license and if needed I will get recertified in CPR.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Bethany at home
11.2024 - 07.2025
CNA
Timely Mission Nursing Home
08.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
North Iowa Community School