Sakina Hamilton
Rockingham,NC
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Penick Village, excelling in vital signs monitoring and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient independence and well-being through effective communication and compassionate care. Recognized for maintaining high standards of sanitation and fostering a supportive environment for residents.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant/Med Tech
Penick Village
Southern Pines, NC
11.2023 - Current
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, and any daily activities as planned.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care for all.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to patients.
- Educated patients on health practices, and encouraged independence in care tasks.
- Examined and treated the patient's lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms, and assisted the patient to the RN or other medical professionals.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident rooms and common areas.
- Monitored and recorded patients' vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration, oxygen levels, and weights.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Family First Home Care
Rockingham, NC
09.2012 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Communicated effectively with patients to address their needs and concerns.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Certified Nursing Assistant/Triage Tech
Pinehurst Medical Clinic, Internal Medicine
Pinehurst, NC
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Alert the RN if oxygen, blood pressure, or pulse is elevated or low.
- Assisted patients to the provider's room.
- Attended all in-services and weekly staff meetings.
- Performed EKGs
- Performed and recorded patients' vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, and pulse rate.
- Placed the patient encounter form and EKG results outside the patients' room for the physician to read.
- Printed patients' appointment list for each upcoming week.
- Record patients' weights
- Sanitized all rooms at the end of each shift
- Scanned EKGs, labs, and physical and history results in patients' charts.
- Trained new employees
- Triaged 42 to 70 patients daily
- Verify patients' demographics.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Thomas Healthcare Institute
Raleigh, NCSome College (No Degree) - Medical Coding
Richmond Community College
Hamlet, NCSome College (No Degree) - Medical Billing and Coding
Brightwood College
Charlotte, NCSome College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Advanced Medical Phlebotomy College
Greensboro, NCSome College (No Degree) - Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
Sandhills Community College
Pinehurst, NCSkills
- Able to lift 30 pounds
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Attention to detail
- Basic life support
- Blood glucose testing
- Catheter change and preparation
- Compassionate caregiver
- Companionship and emotional support
- Daily living assistance
- Direct patient care
- EMR/ EHR
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication administration
- Patient triage
- Reliable team player
- Vital sign monitoring
Certification
- Relias Training Certification
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant/Triage Tech
Pinehurst Medical Clinic, Internal Medicine
03.2024 - 08.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant/Med Tech
Penick Village
11.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Family First Home Care
09.2012 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
Thomas Healthcare Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Coding
Richmond Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Billing and Coding
Brightwood College
Some College (No Degree) - Phlebotomy
Advanced Medical Phlebotomy College
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
Sandhills Community College
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