Nykira Thomas
Jonesboro,AR
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jonesboro Human Development Center
Jonesboro, AR
05.2022 - Current
- Provided emotional support to family members regarding end-of-life decisions.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Lead Teacher
Kidspot Pediatric Therapies
Jonesboro, AR
07.2020 - 12.2021
- I greeted customers entering the establishment
- Took orders and received payment by cash, or credit cards
- I issued receipts and refunds
- I maintained a clean and orderly dinning room.
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
- Assisted in developing evaluation tools such as rubrics or checklists for assessing student work.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between students, families, and staff members.
Teacher Assistant (Volunteer)
Elaine Headstart
Elaine
05.2014 - 08.2016
- I assisted teachers in creating activities, providing educational pockets, and helping with lesson plans
- I supervised a class of 13 students during arrival, mealtime, and on the playground
- I mentored students in groups and also one on one.
Line Production Worker
Education
Bachelor's - Communication Disorders
Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
12.2019
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Infection control procedures
- Patient Lifting
- Direct Patient Care
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Intervention Planning
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Individualized Education Plans
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Jonesboro Human Development Center
05.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher
Kidspot Pediatric Therapies
07.2020 - 12.2021
Teacher Assistant (Volunteer)
Elaine Headstart
05.2014 - 08.2016
Line Production Worker
Bachelor's - Communication Disorders
Arkansas State University-Jonesboro