Rhonda Higgins
Coos Bay
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience. Adept at monitoring vital signs and implementing safety precautions. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and dignity while training new staff. Reliable team player committed to delivering high-quality care and maintaining HIPAA compliance in fast-paced environments. Ready and willing to learn to skills to enhance my career.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kern Valley Hosiptal
Mountain Mesa, CA
02.2017 - 07.2019
- Assisted patients in daily tasks to foster comfort and uphold dignity during care.
- Monitored vital signs and reported variations to nursing staff for prompt action.
- Supported new staff in learning patient care best practices and safety measures effectively.
- Responded to call lights and improved patient comfort by adjusting bed rails and medical equipment.
- Enhanced patient care quality through diligent tracking and documentation of vital signs and fluid intake.
Certified Nursing Asistant
Avemere Rehabilitation of Coos Bay
Coos Bay, OR
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily activities to promote comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated any changes to nursing staff without delay.
- Recorded patient care details accurately in electronic health records.
- Supported rehabilitation exercises as directed by licensed nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in patient rooms and shared spaces.
- Attended training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Encouraged patient independence through walking exercises and assistance with mobility aids.
Certified Nursing Assistant / Restorative Asistant
Lifecare Rehabilitation of Coos Bay
Coos Bay, OR
10.2020 - 10.2022
Caregiver
Harmony Homecare LLC
Coos Bay, OR
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Facilitated compassionate support for clients, prioritizing comfort and safety during daily tasks.
- Supported clients with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication about client progress.
- Performed household tasks, including running errands, managing laundry, and grocery shopping.
- Changed dressings and bandages to promote proper healing and maintain sanitary conditions.
- Assisted with rehabilitation exercises as directed by medical professionals, helping clients enhance mobility and function.
- Engaged clients in meaningful conversations and activities while providing personal care assistance.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eureka Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
Eureka, CA
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living tasks to promote comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated any changes to nursing staff without delay.
- Kept patient records precise to support care continuity and effective communication.
- Maintained a sanitized and safe environment by cleaning surfaces, changing linens, and properly disposing of waste.
- Supported good oral and personal hygiene by helping patients with shaving, bathing, and brushing teeth.
- Averted pressure ulcers by regularly repositioning patients and conducting thorough skin assessments.
- Helped with feeding and tracked intake to support patients in reaching nutritional goals.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Rehabilitation
Bakersfield, CA
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted patients with daily activities to promote comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and promptly communicated changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained detailed patient records to support care continuity and effective communication.
- Trained and guided new staff on patient care best practices and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control protocols to enhance hygiene standards in the facility.
- Advocated for patient needs to create a supportive environment for emotional well-being.
- Kept the environment clean and safe through surface sanitization, linen changes, and proper waste disposal.
Education
Certified Nursing Asistant -
Kern High School District Career Resource Department
Bakersfield, CAHigh School Diploma -
Monache High School
Porterville, CA06-1994
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Fast learner
- Compassionate
- Reliable
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Adaptable
- Safety precautions
- Electronic charting
- Responding to emergencies
Timeline
Certified Nursing Asistant
Avemere Rehabilitation of Coos Bay
10.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant / Restorative Asistant
Lifecare Rehabilitation of Coos Bay
10.2020 - 10.2022
Caregiver
Harmony Homecare LLC
07.2020 - 10.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eureka Rehabilitation and Wellness Center
01.2020 - 07.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Brookdale Rehabilitation
07.2019 - 01.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Kern Valley Hosiptal
02.2017 - 07.2019
Certified Nursing Asistant -
Kern High School District Career Resource Department
High School Diploma -
Monache High School