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Nikki Lawson

Nikki Lawson

Certified Nurse Assistant
Altoona,PA

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at MaybrookHills Rehabilitation Center Skilled in vital signs monitoring and care plan implementation, I excel in teamwork and collaboration, ensuring high-quality patient care. Committed to enhancing patient dignity and well-being through empathetic support and effective communication.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

DSP

Skills Of Central Pennsylvania
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

DSP

Aveanna Heathcare
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Garvey Manor Nursing Home
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.

R.S.A.

Ebensburg Center
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nationwide Medical Staffing Agency

Certified Nurse Assistant

Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation Center
08.2024 - Current

Provided compassionate care to residents and clients. As well as bathing, feeding, incontinent care, vitals, and completing Activities of daily living (ADL's)......

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

YTI Career Institute
Altoona, PA

Certified Nurse Assistant Program

Greater Career And Technology Center(Vo-Tech)
Altoona, PA
04.2006

High School Diploma - Criminal Justice

AAHS
Altoona, PA
06.1981

Skills

Teamwork

Timeline

Certified Nurse Assistant

Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation Center
08.2024 - Current

DSP

Skills Of Central Pennsylvania

DSP

Aveanna Heathcare

Certified Nursing Assistant

Garvey Manor Nursing Home

R.S.A.

Ebensburg Center

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hollidaysburg Veterans Home

Certified Nursing Assistant

Nationwide Medical Staffing Agency

No Degree - Criminal Justice

YTI Career Institute

Certified Nurse Assistant Program

Greater Career And Technology Center(Vo-Tech)

High School Diploma - Criminal Justice

AAHS
Nikki LawsonCertified Nurse Assistant