Samaria Sims
Schaumburg,IL
Summary
Ambitious Certified Nursing Assistant possessing extensive experience with patient care in medical settings. Strong observational skills combined with excellent patient evaluation abilities. Proven history of cultivating strong patient rapport to provide quality care and patient education.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Premier Rehab And Healthcare-Aya Healthcare
Nashua, NH
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Medical Center South-Aya Healthcare
Jacksonville, FL
10.2021 - 11.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team productivity.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Peacehealth Sacred Heart Hosp-Aya Healthcare
Springfield, Oregon
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
MENTAL HEALTH TECH, FAVORITE HEALTHCARE STAFFING
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Implement patient treatment plans and monitor patient progress, ensure patient safety, Observe and report symptoms, behaviors, and any concerning conditions, meal prep, assist with ADL’s, assist with toileting, assist with showers, vital signs, participate in individual and group activities, and housekeeping
- Supporting other homes if necessary.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG
03.2016 - 04.2021
- CNA duties included assisting patients with activities of daily living under the direction of a
- Registered Nurse, Proper Hygiene, Feeding and meal prep, Vitals, Documentation, ROM, and
- Activities, Proper transferring of patients with assisted devices including Hoyer Lift.
SUPERVISOR
ADVENT HOME SERVICES
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to -work well with others, in both supervisory and support staff roles, Accustomed to working in fast paced environments with the ability to think quickly and successfully, assisted in managing the external vendors to ensure complete care is provided for clients, Develop motivational rewards to ensure employee retention, Managed employee day to day schedules, Develop strong relationships with internal and external customers, Made monthly customer service calls to existing customer, Hold monthly team meetings, Assist with new employee training, Answer telephone inquiries from customers and vendors, Input customer data into computer systems
PATIENT CARE TECH, ALEXIAN BROTHERS HOSPITAL
02.2017 - 07.2018
- Patient Care Tech role includes assisting Registered Nurse in examining and treatment of clients, measuring vital signs, performing EKG test, discharge IV’s and Foley catheters, collecting samples and blood draws, recording information in patient charts, keeping rooms tidy and sanitized, assist clients with eating and bathing.
TEAM ASSISTANT
FAMILY HOME HEALTH SERVICES
05.2003 - 02.2017
- Role was to manage a team of Nurses, CNAs, and MSW’s
- Initiated client information into computer system and assign appropriate skilled disciplines, manage daily schedules and caseloads, input and discharge orders, prepare timesheets, communicate with vendors to meet client needs, hold monthly team meetings, provide customer service to clients and employees, and assist other internal departments.
RESERVATIONIST
MARRIOTT HOTELS
09.1998 - 12.1999
- Answering phone calls in an inbound call center
- Responsibilities includes reserving, modifying, and cancelling hotel reservations for the hotels worldwide sector.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE - Nursing
Malcolm X College
Chicago, IL05.2003
Skills
- Fluid Measurement
- Bedsore Prevention
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
- Feeding Assistance
- Electronic Recordkeeping
- Observation Documentation
Certification
Associate Degree
CNA Certificate
BLS Certified
Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Premier Rehab And Healthcare-Aya Healthcare
01.2022 - 04.2022
Patient Care Technician
Baptist Medical Center South-Aya Healthcare
10.2021 - 11.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Peacehealth Sacred Heart Hosp-Aya Healthcare
09.2021 - 10.2021
MENTAL HEALTH TECH, FAVORITE HEALTHCARE STAFFING
03.2021 - 06.2021
SUPERVISOR
ADVENT HOME SERVICES
06.2019 - 12.2019
PATIENT CARE TECH, ALEXIAN BROTHERS HOSPITAL
02.2017 - 07.2018
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF SCHAUMBURG
03.2016 - 04.2021
TEAM ASSISTANT
FAMILY HOME HEALTH SERVICES
05.2003 - 02.2017
RESERVATIONIST
MARRIOTT HOTELS
09.1998 - 12.1999
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE - Nursing
Malcolm X College
Associate Degree
CNA Certificate
BLS Certified
Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
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