Semika Stevenson
Marrero,LA
Summary
Certified Patient Care Nursing Assistant with 17 years of direct patient care in hospitals and senior living facilities. Passionate professional with proven success at kindly addressing patient and resident needs while also meeting institutional goals effectively. Dedicated to understanding and implementing current patient care practices and to communicating clearly with patients, family and colleagues.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Kuakini Medical Center
Honolulu, HI
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
CNA
Ohana Pacific Rehabilitation Services
Koloa, Hawaii
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
CNA
Gale Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Patient Care Technician/CNA
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista (snapnurse)
San Diego, CA
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Delivered basic direct patient care, dressing changes, room organization and patient transport.
- Reported abnormal changes or patterns in physical, mental and emotional conditions to nursing staff and understood and followed regulations regarding injury or possible abuse.
- Communicated and interacted effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors and practiced flexible, creative care in addition to mandated standard care.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
CNA
Brooksdale Senior Living (snapnurse)
Murrysville, PA
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas, and nursing stations.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
CNA
Gensis St. Anthony (snapnurse)
Clovis, NM
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Administered medications to patients and performed follow-ups regarding prescriptions and supplements.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
Cna
Seal beach Assisted living (Aya)
Seal Beach, CA
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
CNA
Manor House (Snapnurse)
Seaford, DE
11.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas, and nursing stations.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
CNA
PruittHealth (maxium)
Raleigh, NC
06.2020 - 11.2020
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
CNA
Cedar Valley Nursing & Rehab (HNS)
Cedartown, GA
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas, and nursing stations.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Administered medications to patients and performed follow-ups regarding prescriptions and supplements.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
Patient Care Technician
WellStar Paulding Hospital
Hiram, GA
09.2015 - 05.2019
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Helped patients' feel independent and dignified by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Routinely checked and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores and guarantee patient safety.
- Collected and labeled specimens to prepare for delivery to laboratory.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Interviewed patients and documented details to update and file paperwork.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
- Prepared blood-collecting equipment to draw blood and safely store and transport samples.
- Drew blood from patients to collect samples using venipuncture and following aseptic techniques.
CNA
marine creek
Fort Worth, TX
06.2013 - 05.2015
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Administered medications to patients and performed follow-ups regarding prescriptions and supplements.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
CNA/Patient Care Technician
Oschner Hospital
Ray
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Education
CNA - Nursing Assistance
Marrero Healthcare Inst,
Marrero, LA01.2013
High School Diploma -
L.W. Higgins High School
Marrero, LA05.1995
Some College (No Degree) -
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LASkills
- Collecting vital signs
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Catheter change and preparation
- Tracking specimens
- Drawing blood
- Sharps disposal
- Biohazard waste disposal
- HIPAA
- Data entry
- ECG rhythm interpretation
- PPE use
- Critical thinking
- First Aid/CPR
- Echocardiogram administration
- Documentation procedures expert
- Medical billing
- HIPAA compliance
- Using a scale
- Ultrasound physics
- Vital sign monitors
- Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS)
- EKG set up and monitoring
- Phlebotomy
Timeline
CNA
Kuakini Medical Center
02.2025 - 05.2025
CNA
Ohana Pacific Rehabilitation Services
03.2024 - 09.2024
CNA
Gale Healthcare
06.2022 - 01.2024
Patient Care Technician/CNA
Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista (snapnurse)
02.2022 - 06.2022
CNA
Brooksdale Senior Living (snapnurse)
10.2021 - 12.2021
CNA
Gensis St. Anthony (snapnurse)
08.2021 - 10.2021
Cna
Seal beach Assisted living (Aya)
12.2020 - 07.2021
CNA
Manor House (Snapnurse)
11.2020 - 12.2020
CNA
PruittHealth (maxium)
06.2020 - 11.2020
CNA
Cedar Valley Nursing & Rehab (HNS)
04.2019 - 05.2020
Patient Care Technician
WellStar Paulding Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2019
CNA
marine creek
06.2013 - 05.2015
CNA/Patient Care Technician
Oschner Hospital
CNA - Nursing Assistance
Marrero Healthcare Inst,
High School Diploma -
L.W. Higgins High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Delgado Community College
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