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SAMINA NERSTHEIMER

SAMINA NERSTHEIMER

Summary

Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience at Sutter Medical Center, excelling in patient care and medication management. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through effective communication and teamwork. Committed to maintaining high standards of infection control while supporting nursing staff in delivering exceptional healthcare services.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nursing Assistant

Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
11.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily activities and personal care needs.
  • Maintained clean and organized patient rooms and equipment.
  • Supported nurses with medical procedures and documentation tasks.
  • Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care plans.
  • Helped manage patient flow within the facility during busy shifts.
  • Followed infection control protocols to ensure patient safety and health.
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
  • Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
  • Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
  • Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.

Unit Secretary/Nursing Assistant

Sutter Roseville Medical Center
11.2019 - 11.2024
  • Contribute to patient and family care alongside licensed nurse by leveraging teamwork, effective communication techniques, customer service strengths, and clerical skills.

Environmental Services Aide

Sutter Roseville Medical Center
11.2018 - 09.2019
  • Conducted consistent housekeeping duties ensuring Medical Center provides clean, safe, and inviting atmosphere for patients, visitors, and employees

Pharmacy Technician/Customer Service Cashier

Publix
Zephyrhills
06.2010 - 12.2011
  • Processed prescriptions and verified accuracy of medication orders.
  • Assisted pharmacists with patient consultations and medication counseling.
  • Managed inventory by restocking shelves and organizing pharmaceutical supplies.
  • Operated pharmacy software for prescription management and patient records.
  • Prepared compounded medications under pharmacist supervision following safety protocols.
  • Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
  • Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.

Education

Associate of Science - Pre-Health Occupations

Sacramento City College
Sacramento, CA
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Pasco High School
Dade City, Florida

Skills

  • Patient care and medication management
  • Medical documentation and prescription processing
  • Infection control practices
  • Effective communication skills
  • Team collaboration and support
  • Time management strategies
  • Pharmacy operations and customer service

Certification

  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • CDPH # 1147330
  • Issued: 2023-02-10
  • AHA Basic Life Support
  • #235417865125
  • Issued: 2025-06-10

Timeline

Nursing Assistant

Sutter Medical Center Sacramento
11.2024 - Current

Unit Secretary/Nursing Assistant

Sutter Roseville Medical Center
11.2019 - 11.2024

Environmental Services Aide

Sutter Roseville Medical Center
11.2018 - 09.2019

Pharmacy Technician/Customer Service Cashier

Publix
06.2010 - 12.2011

Associate of Science - Pre-Health Occupations

Sacramento City College

High School Diploma -

Pasco High School