Nicole Childers
Buffalo,NY
Summary
I am relocating to Austin,TX in June. I am a state-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
03.2023 - 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.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Provided compassionate support to patients during group therapy sessions, fostering a positive environment for growth and healing.
- Implemented crisis intervention techniques when necessary, deescalating situations effectively for patient safety.
- Maintained comprehensive records detailing each patient''s history, progress, assessments, goals, interventions, responses.
- Educated patients on coping strategies, providing tools for managing stressors outside of therapy sessions.
- Assisted in the development of treatment plans for better mental health outcomes.
Lead Medication Technician
The Arc Erie County New York
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Facilitated seamless transitions between shifts by providing thorough handoff reports to incoming staff members.
- Ensured proper medication storage and inventory management for optimal efficiency and compliance with regulations.
- Educated patients about potential side effects, interactions, and precautions related to their medications.
- Demonstrated proficiency with electronic health record systems for accurate inputting of patient information.
- Supported needs of 12+ residents under long-term care.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaleida Health
04.2017 - 09.2020
- 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.
Home Health Aide
Interim Home Health
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
Assistant Manager, Customer Service
Morrison Group
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Provided exceptional support to management, assisting in daily operations and decision-making processes.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing waste while ensuring availability of necessary products/services at all times.
- Created a positive work environment for staff members, promoting teamwork and employee morale.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bennett High School
Buffalo, NY06.2009
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct Patient Care
- Collecting vital signs
- Basic Life Support
- Bedside manner
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Electronic Charting
- Healthcare ethics
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant/Patient Care Technician
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
03.2023 - Current
Mental Health Therapy Aide
Buffalo Psychiatric Center
06.2022 - 01.2023
Lead Medication Technician
The Arc Erie County New York
05.2021 - 10.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kaleida Health
04.2017 - 09.2020
Home Health Aide
Interim Home Health
06.2016 - 05.2017
Assistant Manager, Customer Service
Morrison Group
05.2014 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Bennett High School
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