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Nykeya Oliver

Parkville,MO

Summary

Caring Nurse Assistant with 4-year background in caring for elderly, disabled,infants and injured patients, in healthcare setting. Hands-on experience in performing routine tasks under direction of nurse staff. Established rapport of reliability and creating positive rapport with patients, family and staff.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Home Instead
12.2024 - Current
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.

Certified Nursing Assistant

ShiftKey
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.
  • 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.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.

Nursing Assistant

Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Transported patients to treatment units and operating rooms by using wheelchairs, stretchers or moveable beds.
  • Assist Nurses during active codes
  • Sit in 1:1 patients to ensure safety
  • Console
  • assist with straight caths
  • Float to other units to balance staffing.

Nursing Assistant

Truman Medical Center Lakewood
03.2021 - 08.2021

Supported nursing staff and administrators in dealing with admissions, discharges, and transfers.

Observed condition of patients by examining, including checking of existing conditions, such as open wounds or detecting blood in urine.

Assisted patients with personal hygiene needs such as baths and toileting.

Performed light housekeeping, including cleaning patient rooms and changing sheets on beds.

Moved or helped patients move to and from activities with appropriate assistive techniques.

Performed household chores to ensure cleanliness, safety, and livability.

Completed range of motion exercises with patients to improve abilities and overall wellness.

Restocked and organized supplies to support team and keep unit efficient.

Evaluated patient's medical condition on daily basis.

Answered call lights to check on patients, retrieve items, and call for advanced care.

Worked alongside dining room personnel to ensure that patients received the correct meals and that all residents were able to eat. Took vital signs readings such as temperature and blood pressure every 2 hours and recorded measurements

Cashier

Home Depot
06.2018 - 02.2019

Processed cash register transactions by inputting product costs and giving back change.

Counted money in cash drawers at the start of each shift and balanced drawer at the end of each shift.

Bagged and packaged customer orders and purchases.

Verified prices and calculated totals using scanners and point of sale (POS) systems.

Maintained merchandise displays, including endcaps, floor displays, and aisles.

Assisted customers with locating items, answering questions and providing direction and service.

Found ways to improve customer experience by taking accountability and acting as store Brand Ambassador.

Adhered to all cash handling policies and procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Southeast High School
Kansas City, MO
05.2020

Skills

  • Nutrition and Diet
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • First aid and CPR
  • Cash handling Customer service Problem solving Critical thinking Empathy
  • active listening
  • Light housekeeping Mobility assistance Patient feeding
  • Personal hygiene support Vital signs monitoring

Certification

  • BLS - Basic Life Support
  • CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Home Instead
12.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

ShiftKey
03.2023 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Children's Mercy Adele Hall Campus
09.2021 - 03.2023

Nursing Assistant

Truman Medical Center Lakewood
03.2021 - 08.2021

Cashier

Home Depot
06.2018 - 02.2019

High School Diploma -

Southeast High School
Nykeya Oliver