Nakyra Stokes
Columbia,SC
Summary
A detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with hands-on experience in home care, private residences, and hospitals proficient in monitoring patient vital signs, assisting with medical procedures, and maintaining accurate health records. Skilled in laboratory tasks, ensuring patient comfort and safety while adhering to healthcare protocols.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Patient Support Technician
Prisma Health Richland
Columbia, SC
04.2026 - Current
- Assisted patients with bathing to improve comfort and hygiene
- Assisting nurses with wound care
- Repositioning trauma & fall risk patients
- Disinfected beds and assisted with patient transfers between floors.
- Prepared admission basins for incoming patients to ensure readiness, preparing rooms and equipment for new admissions
- Specimen collection blood draws for the floor
- EKG, i know the placements for a 12 lead ekg but because of the unit I’m on (ICU) I’ve only done 5 lead telemetry placement ekg as far as putting leads on a new admission or after baths
- Stocked medical supply carts in patient rooms for nurse accessibility
- Blood sugars
- Documented client progress, behaviors, and services in electronic records.
- Keeping rooms clean and wiped down
- My attention to details in fast paced environments whether it’s urgent or critical care.
Direct support professional caregiver
sevita health
Columbia, Sc
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to address each client's specific needs, promoting optimal well-being.
- Provided personalized care and support to individuals with disabilities, enhancing comfort and safety.
- Administered medication and monitored clients' health conditions, effectively communicating changes to healthcare professionals.
Education
Certified nursing assistant -
Midlands technical college
Columbia, SC 12.2025 - 03.2026
High School Diploma -
Ridgeview High School
Columbia, SC 08.2020 - 05.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Fortis College
Columbia, SC 08.2024 - 06.2025
Skills
- Basic wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Blood glucose testing
- EKG placement
- Infection prevention
- Basic infection control
- Medical equipment handling
- Electronic Health Records
- Charting documentation
- Medical documentation
- Patient care techniques
- Mobility assistance
- Patient safety techniques
- Disinfect equipment
- CPR/first aid
- Healthcare communication
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Patient confidentiality
Certification
- BLS certification American Heart Association
- CPR certification American Red Cross
- Certified nursing assistant 2026 - Present National nurse aid assessment program(NNAAP)
Timeline
Patient Support Technician
Prisma Health Richland
04.2026 - Current
Certified nursing assistant -
Midlands technical college
12.2025 - 03.2026
Direct support professional caregiver
sevita health
08.2025 - 10.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Fortis College
08.2024 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Ridgeview High School
08.2020 - 05.2024