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Work History
Education
Skills
Interests
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Patience Shikama

Student
Nash,TX

Summary

Empathetic, compassionate, attentive and focused healthcare professional with 4 years of diverse experience in direct patient care in both hospital environments and in-home settings. Successful in quickly building rapport with patients and families. Highly proficient in patient care, assessments, medication administration to ensure patient safety is maximized.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

TVHS (VA)
Nashville TN, TN

Nursing Student Transition Experience Program
05.2023 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn and gain experience as a student nurse in providing the best and most effective care to patients.
  • Implemented the nursing process including assessing patients, planning their care, nursing diagnosis, implementing plans, and evaluating them.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, reporting any changes to experienced nursing staff.
  • Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
  • Utilized Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems to record patient data.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.

Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN

Care Partner
05.2022 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by feeding, dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to the nurse.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse.
  • Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage, and automobile travel.

Support Solutions Of Mid-South
Nashville , TN

Direct Support Professional Caregiver
09.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication administration
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Community Options Inc
Nashville , TN

Direct Support Professional Caregiver
03.2019 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.

Education

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN

Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08.2021 - Current

University Overview

  • Honoree of TAU SIGMA
  • Member of NSLS
  • Member of the Student Nurse Association
  • Melynda Collins Carrigan Scholarship Recipient
  • TN Lottery Hope Scholarship Recipient

Nashville State Community College
Nashville, TN

Associate of Science from General Studies
08.2018 - 05.2021

University Overview

  • Received TN hope and Lottery Scholarship

John Overton High School
Nashville, TN

High School Diploma
09.2016 - 05.2018

University Overview

Skills

  • Physical Stamina
  • CPR/BLS Certification
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Companionship and empathetic
  • Team Collaboration and communication
  • Patient Ambulation
  • Bedside Care and ADLs Assistance
  • Behavior Redirection
  • PPE Usage
  • Information Collection
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Blood Sugar Monitoring and taking Vital signs
  • Infection Prevention
  • Administering medications and starting IVs

Interests

Traveling, Child Care, Dancing

Timeline

Nursing Student Transition Experience Program
TVHS (VA)
05.2023 - 08.2023
Care Partner
Vanderbilt Medical Center
05.2022 - 08.2023
Austin Peay State University
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
08.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Support Solutions Of Mid-South
09.2019 - Current
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Community Options Inc
03.2019 - 09.2019
Nashville State Community College
Associate of Science from General Studies
08.2018 - 05.2021
John Overton High School
High School Diploma
09.2016 - 05.2018
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