Nancy Nichols
CNA / CAREGIVER
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Caring Youth Specialist eager to help kids improve behaviors, social skills and educational capabilities. Observant and skilled team player successful at responding to crisis situations and providing emergency support. Responsible Youth Specialist skilled in implementing behavior, safety and developmental plans. Collaborate effectively with team members, children and families to provide comprehensive service to individuals.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Teacher's Assistant
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
Melbourne, FL
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted in preparing reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
- Supported 1 classroom teachers in implementing developmentally-appropriate curriculum for group of 14-20 students.
Live-In Caregiver
Private Residence
Melbourne, FL
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Traveled to clients' homes to provide healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Increased medication knowledge and medical terminology prowess through consistent research and continuing education.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Promoted development of healthy lifestyle to meet health and wellness objectives.
- Provided transportation, managing and scheduling appointments.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Delivered assistance to elderly client in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing such tasks as walking and physical therapy, effectively reducing daily burden on family members.
- Performed basic household chores, including washing floors, washing dishes, vacuuming, garbage disposal and dusting.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients with proper diet and clean and sanitary conditions to promote better nutrition.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted doctor and family regarding any patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops.
- Administered prescribed and supplements medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to family
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Duty In Home Care For Mrs. Martha Frasier
Malabar, FL
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Kept detailed records of nursing assessments, administered treatments and medication and follow-up care needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted patient with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Observed or examined patient to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises, open wounds or blood in urine.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep doctors informed of changes.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays.
Family Nanny
Jeff And Tee Wells
Cocoa Beach, FL
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to optimize types of stimulation and support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, such as dusting, mopping and laundry and cooking to keep household efficient and neat.
- Supported children's educational progress by reviewing completed homework, quizzing on math and science and assisting with reading
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Taught children everyday skills, including tying shoes, dressing, potty training, basic math and language.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Live-In Caregiver
Deanna Durkee For Parents
Orange City, FL
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Promoted development of healthy lifestyle to meet health and wellness objectives.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided transportation, managing and scheduling appointments.
- Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing such tasks as daily living and safety, effectively reducing daily burden on family members.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients with nutritional and healthy conditions to promote better nutrition.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness with complications from Alzeihmers.
Education
Associate of Science - Hotel And Motel Management
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL 01.1984 - 09.1986
No Degree - Certified in Correctional Officer Standards
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL 01.1979 - 01.1980
No Degree - Certified CNA
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FL 01.1976 - 12.1976
Skills
Organization
undefinedTimeline
Early Childhood Teacher's Assistant
Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center
09.2020 - 02.2021
Live-In Caregiver
Private Residence
12.2019 - 06.2020
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
Private Duty In Home Care For Mrs. Martha Frasier
06.2019 - 02.2020
Family Nanny
Jeff And Tee Wells
12.2018 - 06.2019
Live-In Caregiver
Deanna Durkee For Parents
01.2017 - 12.2017
Associate of Science - Hotel And Motel Management
Daytona State College
01.1984 - 09.1986
No Degree - Certified in Correctional Officer Standards
Daytona State College
01.1979 - 01.1980
No Degree - Certified CNA
Daytona State College
01.1976 - 12.1976
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