Mikiah Estes
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Dedicated and diligent healthcare provider with demonstrated success working in diverse clinical settings, and with diverse patient populations. Recognized by patients and the healthcare team for delivering 5-star patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs, and able to quickly adapt to changing environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable, with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills, and sound clinical judgment. Equipped and prepared to be an immediate asset to your team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Float Pool Certified Nursing Assistant
UNC Medical Center
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
06.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in diverse clinical settings across the hospital.
- 1:1 Patient Sitter documenting patient behavior and interactions accurately for medical records.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient requests in a timely manner.
- Completed hourly rounding on assigned patients to ensure safety and comfort needs were met.
- Assisted with clinical procedures such as vital signs, glucose checks and catheterizations.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Nursing Assistant/Medical Secretary
WakeMed Brier Creek Healthplex Emergency Departmen
Raleigh, North Carolina
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Supported patient mobility by safely transporting individuals to various departments.
- Organized supplies needed for each shift ensuring adequate stock levels at all times.
- Assisted with procedures performed by physicians or nurses in the Emergency Room setting.
- Safely transferred patients to wheelchair or stretchers for transportation to other departments.
- Facilitated communication between nurses, physicians and other healthcare providers involved in patient care.
- Performed diagnostic tests such as EKGs, blood draws, urinalysis and glucose monitoring.
Nursing Care Assistant l (Trauma Orthopedic)
DUKE University Hospital
Durham, NC
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: Level 1 Trauma Center
- To provide the greatest patient care, works together with the RN and other effective collaborative members.
- Supports both the nursing staff and the patients.
- Performs well on the team: Obtains and records I & O's, empties/maintains drains (JPs, Hemovacs, Penrose, etc.), and documents patient care activities on a daily basis.
- Assists with eating, turns and repositions patients every two hours, assesses and monitors skin breakdown, daily weights, foley care, bed baths, linen changes, assists with bathroom/bed pan, uses bedside commode, checks glucometer, and provides perineal care.
- Notifies the RN/Charge Nurse of any changes in the patient's condition.
- Provides patients' families with great customer service, the provision of postmortem care.
- Stocks/Maintains the unit's necessities, including blood draws when necessary.
- Using assistance devices (walker, cane, wheelchair)
- Level 1 Trauma Center
Patient Care Technician (Med-Surg/ Orthopedic)
Augusta University Medical Center
Augusta, GA
02.2020 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: Level 1 Trauma Center
- Collaborates and consults with RN and other members of the interdisciplinary team to provide the best patient care.
- Provides support to nursing staff as well patients.
- Plays an exemplary role on the team: Documents patient care activities daily, obtains and records I & O’s, empties/maintains drains (JPs, Hemovacs, Penrose, etc.), assesses and monitors skin for breakdown, daily weights, foley care, assists with feeding, turns and repositions patients every 2 hours, bed baths, linen changes, assisting to bathroom/bed pan, bedside commode, glucometer checks and perineal care.
- Reports changes in the patient condition to RN/Charge Nurse.
- Provides excellent customer service to family members as well as patients.
- Provides Post Mortem Care, Stocks/Maintains supplies needed for the unit, Blood Draws as needed, Use of assistive devices (Walker, Cane, W/C, etc.), Efforts ensured compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations and improved patient care/satisfaction.
- Level 1 Trauma Center
- Received 4West The Best “Most Dependable” Award
- Received 4West The Best “Jack of All Trades” Award
Medical Assistant
HealthSource of Ohio
Cincinnati, OH
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Company Overview: Temporary
- Serve as a key member of interdisciplinary Healthcare team for a busy Family Medical Practice.
- Assist MDs (4) as well as PA/NP team in ensuring optimal patient care and smooth daily functioning of a high-paced office.
- Consistently praised for efficient handling of administrative and clinic duties and demonstrated proficiency in assisting with clinical procedures.
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment (Obtained and recorded vital signs, daily weights, lab draws, specimen collection, stocked supplies, filed charts, answered calls, flexible schedule, etc.)
- Temporary
Front Desk/Game Room Attendants
Bowlero Bowling Alley
Augusta, GA
08.2018 - 11.2018
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
The YMCA
Augusta, GA
05.2017 - 07.2018
Cashier/Sales Associate (Seasonal)
Michael’s
Augusta, GA
08.2016 - 12.2016
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Tender Care Training Center
Augusta, GA03.2022
High School Diploma -
Academy of Richmond County
Augusta, GA05.2016
Skills
- CPR Certified
- Patient management
- 1:1 patient sitter
- Insert and maintain Foley catheters
- PICC line cleaning and maintenance
- Blood draws
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Effective communication
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Safety precautions
Timeline
Float Pool Certified Nursing Assistant
UNC Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant/Medical Secretary
WakeMed Brier Creek Healthplex Emergency Departmen
08.2023 - 05.2024
Nursing Care Assistant l (Trauma Orthopedic)
DUKE University Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2024
Patient Care Technician (Med-Surg/ Orthopedic)
Augusta University Medical Center
02.2020 - 03.2022
Medical Assistant
HealthSource of Ohio
05.2019 - 08.2019
Front Desk/Game Room Attendants
Bowlero Bowling Alley
08.2018 - 11.2018
Swim Instructor/Lifeguard
The YMCA
05.2017 - 07.2018
Cashier/Sales Associate (Seasonal)
Michael’s
08.2016 - 12.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Tender Care Training Center
High School Diploma -
Academy of Richmond County
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