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Nikki Penny

Charleston,SC

Summary

Seasoned Certified Nursing Assistant with over 20 years of experience, specializing in healthcare industry knowledge and medical terminology. Demonstrated success in improving patient care quality at Sandpiper Rehabilitation and Nursing, adept in medication management and providing compassionate care. Skilled in HIPAA compliance and performance tracking, enhancing patient wellbeing and safety in various settings.

Overview

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20+ Yrs of experience

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Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Oak Harbor Healthcare
2022.10 - Current
  • Asst. residents/patients w/ ADL's such as: bathing/dressing,grooming/hair, nail and oral care to ensure patient's dignity
  • Asst. w/ toileting, ambulating,transferring, repositioning Q2hrs, measuring intake/outputs and collecting specimens
  • Providing foley catheter and colostomy care
  • Recording weights, vitals signs and daily charting documentation
  • Restocking and tidy up patient's room
  • Report any changes in condition to the charge nurse
  • Assisted patients for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sandpiper Rehabilitation And Nursing
2017.06 - 2022.09
  • Asst. residents/patients w/ ADL's such as: such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, nail and oral care to ensure patient dignity
  • Asst. patients with enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, weights BP, O2 levels and daily charting documenting
  • Providing foley catheter and colostomy care
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Repositioning Q2hrs, transferring/ambulating/toileting
  • Report any changes in condition to the charge nurse
  • 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.
  • Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.

Certified Nursing Assistant/Private Duty Caregiver

Retired Attorney David A. Brockinton
2011.10 - 2015.11
  • 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. Provide private care in the comfort of his home w/one-on-companionship
  • Asst. w/ doctor appts. visits, running errands and laundry
  • Medication reminder and prepare meals


Education

No Degree - Medical Records

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC
02.2021

No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant

Sandpiper Convalescent Center
Mount Pleasant, SC
09.2001

Skills

  • Contract Negotiation
  • Medical Terminology
  • HIPAA expert
  • Healthcare Industry Knowledge
  • Performance Tracking
  • Medication Technician (8 yrs exp.)
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Medical Records File Clerk
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (20 +yrs exp.)
  • CPR Certified
  • Working in assisting living, skilled nursing, acute/rehab, home health and hospice settings/facilities

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • CPR Certified
  • Medication Technician
  • Medical Record File Clerk


Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Oak Harbor Healthcare
2022.10 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Sandpiper Rehabilitation And Nursing
2017.06 - 2022.09

Certified Nursing Assistant/Private Duty Caregiver

Retired Attorney David A. Brockinton
2011.10 - 2015.11

No Degree - Medical Records

Trident Technical College

No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant

Sandpiper Convalescent Center
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • CPR Certified
  • Medication Technician
  • Medical Record File Clerk


Nikki Penny