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Mikeyah Higgs

Columbia,SC

Summary

Licensed PN, recent graduate seeking to use earned skills and knowledge. Hardworking and passionate with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level practical nursing position. Ready to be a part of the team and help achieve company goals.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Travel CNA

Favorite Staffing
01.2022 - Current
  • Conducted isolation rounds on quarantined patients
  • Performed vital sign checks
  • Canvas for vaccinations
  • Performed COVID test / Processed COVID Test
  • Prepared COVID Test kits
  • Charted on patients and reported and abnormal findings.

CNA

Med First Staffing LLC
03.2018 - Current
  • Provided high quality patient care as in demand per-diem within Acute care, Rehabilitation, Long term and Corrections
  • Followed patients treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery and optimize patient outcomes
  • Provided support with feedings, toileting, grooming, and washing
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients as needed
  • Obtained and documented vital signs, collected lab specimens and drew blood under supervision of nurse
  • Monitoring any changes in care, reporting any abnormalities to the nurse or charge nurse
  • Performed light cleaning duties by making beds, emptying wastebaskets, and sanitizing surfaces.

ER MHT-PST

Prisma Health Richland
07.2019 - 03.2021
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff to identify changes from prior measurements
  • Documented patient intake and output
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and ROM
  • Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies
  • Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers
  • Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized
  • Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to appropriate care team.

Mental Health Technician

Correct Care Solutions
01.2018 - 05.2020
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene, feeding and ambulation
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas, and dinning
  • Documented behavioral incidents thoroughly to keep accurate records
  • Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements
  • Followed standard admissions procedures and documentation requirements for client intakes
  • Educated clients on important life skills, housekeeping and food preparation
  • Assisted with client activities, and support groups
  • Effectively managed daily charting for each patient
  • Intervened in cases that warranted it, deescalate hostile situations
  • Monitored patient showers, day room and recreation time.

Patient Support Tech

Palmetto Heart Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Assisted patients with bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients health status to nurse
  • Delivered high level of care to every patient
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on patients care
  • Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent pressure ulcers
  • Collected routine lab work
  • Stocked unit with medical supplies when necessary.

Education

LPN

ECPI University
Columbia, SC
12.2023

CNA

Carolina Career Institute
Columbia, SC
08.2014

Orangeburg Wilkinson High School
Orangeburg, SC
06.2012

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Teamwork Abilities
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Consistency
  • Critical Thinking
  • Experience in phlebotomy
  • MHAT

Clinical Experience

  • Reviewed charts, doctor notes and test results to gather information on patients.
  • Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Cleaned and treated wounds.
  • Reported abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to RN.
  • Participated in skills lab simulations to further develop nursing skills.

Timeline

Travel CNA

Favorite Staffing
01.2022 - Current

ER MHT-PST

Prisma Health Richland
07.2019 - 03.2021

CNA

Med First Staffing LLC
03.2018 - Current

Mental Health Technician

Correct Care Solutions
01.2018 - 05.2020

Patient Support Tech

Palmetto Heart Hospital
01.2015 - 01.2018

LPN

ECPI University

CNA

Carolina Career Institute

Orangeburg Wilkinson High School

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