NICHOLE HOOKS
Houston,TX
Summary
Adept Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and HIPAA compliance, honed across roles at Lrs Healthcare and other notable institutions. Excelled in enhancing patient wellness through meticulous vital signs monitoring and compassionate support. Demonstrated a reliable team player attitude, significantly reducing fall incidents and infection rates through proactive safety and hygiene protocols. Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lrs Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Assessed vital signs, pain levels, and physical needs daily, adjusting care accordingly to optimize patient wellness.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Conroe Health Care Center
09.2021 - 06.2024
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Memorial Hermann
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Fusion Medical Staffing
11.2020 - 03.2022
- Assessed vital signs, pain levels, and physical needs daily, adjusting care accordingly to optimize patient wellness.
- Safely transferred and repositioned patients using appropriate body mechanics, reducing the risk of injury for both patients and staff members.
- Facilitated patient mobility by providing safe and effective ambulation assistance.
- Prevented infections through diligent adherence to infection control protocols, including proper hand hygiene and equipment sterilization techniques.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assisting
FCC
HOUSTON TX06.2021
ASSOICATE - Human Services
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI05.2008
High School Diploma -
Horlick High School
Racine, WI05.2000
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
- Basic Life Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Safety Precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Compassionate caregiver
- Documenting behaviors
- Positioning Patients
- End of life care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lrs Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Memorial Hermann
06.2023 - 05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Conroe Health Care Center
09.2021 - 06.2024
Travel Certified Nursing Assistant
Fusion Medical Staffing
11.2020 - 03.2022
No Degree - Medical Assisting
FCC
ASSOICATE - Human Services
Gateway Technical College
High School Diploma -
Horlick High School
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